Epson Endeavor User's Guide

EPSON® EndeavorUser’s GuideDaily usage, options, diagnosticsand troubleshooting

Changing the Processor Speed...l-24Preparing the Hard Disk for Moving...l-26Using AUTOEXEC.BAT and Other Batch Files...

NoteWhen the hard disk drive ribbon cable is positionedcorrectly, the red wire on the cable is next to the powersupply connector on the hard disk driv

4.Position the power supply cable connector so that its notchedcomers line up with the notched comers of the drive’spower supply connector, as shown b

Removing a Drive From a Horizontal BuyThis section describes how to remove a drive from a horizontaldrive bay. Although the illustrations show a diske

hard disk drive2.Remove the two retaining screws securing the drive to thedrive bay. Then grasp the front of the drive and pull itcompletely out of th

3.If you are leaving the drive bay empty, replace the metaldrive bay cover and two retaining screws, as shown below.4.If you are replacing the drive y

If you removed one hard disk drive and are leaving anotherone in the computer, you need to set the jumpers on theremaining drive to indicate that you

Connecting the Hard Disk Drive Ribbon Cable tothe System BoardFollow these steps to connect the hard disk drive ribbon cableto the system board:1.Loca

2.Locate the hard disk drive ribbon cable that came with thecomputer. It is a flat cable with three connectors: one oneach end and one in the middle,

NoteYou may find it easier to plug in the cable connector ifyou first remove the option card connector board anddiskette drive ribbon cable. To remove

Post-installation ProceduresAfter you install or remove your drive(s) and replace thecomputer’s cover, follow the necessary steps below to makesure yo

Installing a Drive in a Horizontal Bay...3-17Attaching Mounting Frames to a Hard Disk...3-19Installing the Drive...

Chapter 4Running System DiagnosticsYou can test the following devices using System diagnostics:Cl System boardCI Numeric coprocessorCs System memoryD

Starting the ProgramFollow these steps to start the System diagnostics program:1.Insert the Reference diskette in drive A and turn on or resetthe comp

Deleting TestsTo remove devices from the Items Detected list so the Systemdiagnostics program cannot test them, follow these steps:1.Press [y) to sele

Adding TestsIf you want to add devices to the Items Detected list, followthese steps:1. Press [c] or [T)t to select Add Tests. You see the Addmenu, su

Running TestsFollow these steps to run a test from the Execute menu:1. Press [t3 or (T] to select Execute. You see the Executemenu, such as the follow

Use (I‘) or [T] or type the number of the desired option tohighlight a test and then press [c) to run it.If you selected to run the tests more than on

System Diagnostic TestsThe table below lists all the System diagnostic tests you can runon your system.System diagnostic testsRunning System Diagnosti

System diagnostic tests (continued)DeviceTests availableDescriptionVideoAdapterAdapter checkAttribute checkCharacter set checkGraphics mode checkScree

System diagnostic error messages (continued)Running System Diagnostics4-9

Chapter 5Formatting a Hard DiskThis chapter describes how to low-level (or physically) formata hard disk. This procedure should not be confused with t

Chapter 6TroubleshootingIdentifying Your System...6-lError Messages...6-2The Computer Won’t Start...

Starting the ProgramFollow these steps to start the hard disk formatting program:1.Insert the Reference diskette in drive A and log onto drive A.2.Typ

Formatting a New DiskTo format a new hard disk that has never been formatted, selectthe Format option. You may need to modify the defective tracktable

Selecting a DriveIf you have more than one hard disk drive, you see this prompt:Enter drive number ? (l/2)Select 1 for the first hard disk or 2 for th

2.Next you see the following prompt:Accept recommended skewed sectors informat: 1 ? (Y/N)For an Epson hard disk drive, it is best to accept therecomme

To enter a new value, select N. You see the following prompt:Enter new skewed sectors per headin format (O-16):Enter the recommended number, which equ

To add a bad track, follow these steps:1.Press m. You see this prompt:Enter cylinder number (1 - nnnn):2.Type the number of the cylinder containing th

Formatting the DiskWhen you are ready to start formatting the disk, you see thefollowing warning:WARNING! ALL DATA WILL BE DESTROYED IN ALLPARTITIONS

Option 2, Destructive Surface AnalysisYou can perform a Destructive surface analysis of your harddisk to accurately locate any bad tracks and flag the

If the program finds an unflagged bad track, the report isfollowed by a table like this:Write,Read Error TracksCylinder Head Cylinder Head Cylinder He

As the program checks each track, it decreases the cylindernumbers to zero. When the test is complete, the programdisplays a report on the status of t

lntroductionYour new Epson® computer is a fast, high-performance systemoffering flexibility and expandability in a compact design. Itprovides the foll

Chapter 6TroubleshootingYou should not encounter any difficulties as you set up and useyour computer, but if anything out of the ordinary happens,refe

1.Turn on your computer.2.When the computer performs its power-on memory test,the version number of your video BIOS appears at the topof the screen. N

What the system does when it encounters an error depends onhow you’ve set the Halton option in the SETUP program.(See Chapter 2 of the Setup Guide for

The following table lists error messages that may appearduring power-on diagnostics. If you receive an error message,look it up in the table below; it

Power-ondiagnosticserror messages(continued)Error messageDISPLAY SWITCH ISSET INCORRECTLYActionJumper J5 conflicts with the video options in theSETUP

Power-on diagnostics error messages (continued)The Computer Won't StartIf your computer does not start when you turn on the power,check the follo

2.If the power light still does not come on, check the electricaloutlet for power. Turn off your computer, unplug thepower cord, and plug a lamp into

2.If you have just made a change in your system configuration,your computer may take a few minutes to complete itspower-on diagnostics. The first time

9.If you installed a display adapter card (and did not connect itto the feature connector on the main system board), youmust set jumper J6 to disable

0An overload of the power supply limitations. Check thetable in Appendix A to see if you have exceeded theoption slot power limits. See your option ca

Using the built-in interfaces, you can connect most of yourperipheral devices directly to the computer so you don’t haveto install option cards. You c

Accessing Your SystemIf you have forgotten your current System Access or SetupAccess password, follow these steps:1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.Turn off the compute

9.To disable the password, highlight the Security option,then press a or I-) to change the setting to Disable. (SeeChapter 2 of the Setup Guide for mo

If you want to change the initial setting of the num lockfunction, see “Setting the NumLock Boot Status” inChapter 2 of the Setup Guide.4.If you still

6.7.8.If you are running an application program, see if you needto set up the program for the type of monitor and displayadapter you have. Also make s

Diskette ProblemsIf you see an error message or have trouble accessing data on adiskette, try the following steps:1.You may have inserted the diskette

6.Did you receive one of the following MS-DOS errormessages?Disk Drive Error: Abort, Ignore, Retry?Disk error reading drive d:Disk error writing drive

Diskette Drive ProblemsIf you see a diskette error message or have difficulty with adiskette drive, follow these steps:1.If you have problems with a n

Hard Disk ProblemsIf you have a problem with a hard disk, it could be the result ofimproper installation, incomplete disk preparation, orcorrupted dat

3.If you installed an IDE hard disk drive, be sure you runSETUP to update your configuration. Check to make sureyou selected the correct drive type an

If you do not prepare the drive correctly, you cannot store dataon the disk. For example, if you partition the drive and formatit for MS-DOS (or for a

DrivesYour system can support up to three internal mass storagedevices, including hard disk drives, diskette drives, a tapedrive, or a CD-ROM drive. A

Software ProblemsIf you have trouble with an application program, try thefollowing:1.If the application program does not start, check that you arefoll

5.If resetting the computer does not help, remove anydiskettes, turn off your system, wait 20 seconds, and turn itback on. Then restart your applicati

If it does not, you may need to change the internal settingof the computer’s parallel port for a parallel printer (orserial port for a serial printer)

4.5.6.Did you run the SETUP program to update your computer’sconfiguration after installing the card? See Chapter 2 of theSetup Guide.If you used the

Memory Module ProblemsIf you added extra memory to your system by installing SIMMsand that memory is not operating properly, check the following:1.2.3

Appendix ASpecificationsCPU and Memory32-bit CPU4SX/25: Intel i486SX, 25 MHzmicroprocessor; can be replaced withoptional 487SX/25 or ODP486-25OverDriv

Video RAMShadow RAMCacheMathcoprocessor Clock/calendarControllersVideoDisketteHard disk512KB or 1MB DRAM on main systemboard; 512KB configuration expa

lnterfacesMonitorParallelSerialVGA interface built into system board foranalog or multifrequency VGA monitor;15-pin, D-shell connectorOne standard 8-b

Mass StorageThree half-height drives maximum (onevertical mount and two horizontalmounts) configurable using the following:Diskette drives5.25-inch di

Physical CharacteristicsWidthDepthHeightWeight14.8 inches (370 mm)16.5 inches (412 mm)4.8 inches (120 nun)16.7 lb (7.5 kg), with one diskette drive an

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

Environmental RequirementsA-6 Specifications

Power Source Requirements720 Volt power source requirements240 Volt power source requirementsSpecifications A-7

System Memory MapA-8 Specifications

GIossaryAccess speedThe length of time it takes for an information storage device,such as memory or a disk drive, to return a piece of datarequested b

GIossaryAccess speedThe length of time it takes for an information storage device,such as memory or a disk drive, to return a piece of datarequested b

AsynchronousA method of data transmission in which one machine sendsdata, one character at a time, to another machine at variableintervals that do not

BitA binary digit (0 or 1). The smallest unit of information acomputer can process and store. The value of a bit represents asingle electrical pulse t

CharacterAnything that can be printed in a single space on the page orthe screen; includes numbers, letters, punctuation marks,spaces, formatting code

ConfigurationThe particular setup of your computer’s internal and externalcomponents. A typical configuration consists of a computerwith a certain amo

cursorThe highlighted marker or pointer that shows the screenposition at which keystrokes will appear when typed or wherethe next mouse command will b

Chapter 1Using Your ComputerThis chapter briefly describes the following operations:Cl Turning the computer on and offLl Using disks and disk drives0U

Device driverA file containing instructions that allow your computer torecognize and communicate with a device. The device may be aprinter, monitor, o

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

Extended memoryMemory above 1MB that is accessed by 386 or 486microprocessors when they are operating in protected orvirtual mode. This memory is avai

FormatTo prepare a new disk (or an old one you want to reuse) so thatthe data you store on it can be used by your operating system.Formatting divides

High-densityA type of diskette format that allows you to store more datathan on single- or double-density diskettes. A 5.25-inch,high-density diskette

Kilobyte (KB)A unit used to measure storage space in a computer’s memoryor on a disk. One kilobyte equals 1024 bytes. See also Byte.LIM EMS 4.0Version

Megabyte (MB)A unit used to measure storage space in a computer’s memoryor on a disk. One megabyte equals 1024KB (kilobytes). See alsoByte.Megahertz (

MicroprocessorA small CPU contained on one semiconductor chip. See alsoCPU.ModemMOdulator/DEModulator. A device that allows a computer totransfer data

Multifrequency monitorA monitor that accepts input at different frequencies and candisplay in a variety of resolutions.MultitaskingThe ability of a co

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

If you want basic information on turning the computer on andoff, using your disk drives and keyboard, stopping commands,or resetting the computer, rea

Partition(1) The area an operating system defines on a hard disk so youcan use that area as though it were a physically separate device;(2) to divide

PQFPPlastic Quad Flat Pack. A device that is permanently attached(surface mounted) to your main system board rather thanfitting into a socket designed

Read/write headThe physical device inside a disk or tape drive that reads datafrom and writes data to the magnetic surface of the disk or tape.Real-ti

RS-232CA widely used, standard type of serial communication. You canconnect an RS232C device to either of the computer’s built-inRS-232C serial ports.

SubdirectoryIn a hierarchical disk directory structure, a group of files in adirectory that is contained within another directory or the rootdirectory

TracksAddressable, concentric circles on a disk, resembling thegrooves on a record, which divide the disk into separateaccessible areas. On a tape cas

IndexAAC inlet, 6-6AC plug, A-7Adapter cards, see Video cardsAdapter test, video, 4-8, 6-14Addresses,I/O, A-3memory, A-8Alternate VGA interface, Intro

Control codes,CTRL ALT +, 1-25CTRL ALT -, l-25CTRL ALT DEL, l-22, 1-25,6-8CTRL BREAK, l-21, 6-8, 6-21CTRL C, l-21, 6-8, 6-21PAUSE, l-21, 6-21SHIFT PRI

Diskette(s),backup copies, l-9, 1-17,1-19caring for, l-10-11choosing, l-7-9compatibility, l-7-9copying, l-9, 1-17,1-19double-density, l-7-9double-side

GGraphics, Intro-3, 2-26—28, 6-14Graphics cards, see Video cardsGrounding plate, metal, 3-7, 3-18Grounding yourself, 2-5, 2-25Guiderail, metal, 3-20,

2.If you do not have a hard disk, insert your main operatingsystem diskette in drive A.NoteIf you do not have a hard disk, you need to insert theopera

IIDE drive, 5-1, 6-19, A-2Identifying your system, 6-l—2Indicator,power, l-3, 6-6speed, l-3, 1-24Inserting diskettes, 1-14—15,6-15—16Installing,drives

Mass storage, Intro-l, Intro-3, A-4Master drive, 3-4Math coprocessor, Intro-l, 2-1,2-23, 4-7, 4-9, A-2Memory,adding, Intro-2, 2-l, 2-11—16configuratio

option cards,configuration, 2-30, 6-23-24DIP switches, 6-23installing, 2-1, 2-16-19jumpers, 2-16, 6-28problems, 6-9—10, 6-14, 6-23—24removing, 2-20SET

RRAM, Intro-2, 1-4, 1-16, 6-2, A-l-2,A-8RAM, shadow, Intro-l, A-2, A-8RAM test, 6-2Random access memory (RAM),Intro-2, 1-4, 1-16, 6-2, A-l-2, A-8Read

Static electricity, 2-5, 2-25Stopping a command or program,l-21, 6-8, 6-21System,BIOS, Intro-l, 6-l-2, A-l-2, A-8board, see Main system boardboard tes

WWeight, A-5Wet bulb, A-6Width, A-5Windows, 2-26Write-protecting diskettes, l-10,l-12—13, 6-15Write-protect notch, l-13, 6-15Write-protect switch, l-1

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If you have made a major change to your system, such asadding a disk drive, the computer may take a few minutes tocomplete power-on diagnostics the fi

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

How Disks Store DataDiskettes are made of flexible plastic coated with magneticmaterial. This plastic is enclosed in a square jacket that is eitherhar

Double-sided and high-density diskettes have 80 tracks on eachside and double-sided, double-density diskettes have either 40or 80 tracks on each side.

1.2MB drive-Use 5.25-inch, double-sided, high-density,96 TPI, 1.2MB diskettes. These diskettes contain 80 tracksper side, 15 sectors per track, and ho

5.25-inch drive/diskette compatibilityIf you write to this diskette in a 1.2MB drive, you may not be able to read itor write to it in a 360KB drive la

Caring for Diskettes and Diskette DrivesFollow these basic precautions to protect your diskettes andavoid losing data:0Remove all diskettes before you

CIDo not place diskettes on top of your monitor or near anexternal hard disk drive.Always hold a 5.25-inch diskette by itsprotective jacket and never

Write-protecting DiskettesYou can write-protect a diskette to prevent its data from beingaltered. When a diskette is write-protected, you can read it

To write-protect a 5.25-inch diskette, cover the small,rectangular notch (shown below) with an adhesivewrite-protect tab. Write-protect tabs usually a

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inserting and Removing DiskettesTo insert a diskette into a 3.5-inch drive, hold the diskette withthe label facing up and the metal shutter leading in

To insert a diskette into a 5.25-inch drive, hold the diskette withthe label facing up and the read/write slot leading into thedrive, as shown below.l

CautionNever remove a diskette or reset or turn off the computerwhile a diskette drive light is on. You could lose data. Also,remove all diskettes bef

However, if you have only one diskette drive and no hard disk,you need to use that drive to load the operating system as wellas any application progra

Using a Hard Disk DriveUsing a hard disk is similar to using a diskette. However, thehard disk provides several advantages:An 80MB hard disk can store

Backing up the hard diskWhile the hard disk is very reliable, it is essential to back upyour hard disk files to diskettes or tapes in case you lose so

Special Keys on the KeyboardCertain keys on your keyboard serve special functions whenyour computer is running your operating system or applicationpro

Special key functions (continued)1KeyPurpose[-)-IF12Perform special functions within applicationprograms.I- (PrtSc) Prints the screen display on a pri

Resetting the ComputerOccasionally, you may want to clear the computer’s currentsettings or its memory without turning it off. You can do thisby reset

Using a PasswordIf you set a System Access password when you ran the SETUPprogram, you must enter it every time you turn on or reset thecomputer. Foll

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Changing the Processor SpeedYour computer’s processor can operate at two speeds: highor low. High speed is the highest speed at which yourmicroprocess

You can change the processor speed temporarily by enteringone of the following commands from the numeric keypad onyour keyboard:LlTo select low speed,

Preparing the Hard Disk for MovingIf you need to move your computer to a new location, you maywant to run the HDSIT program provided on your Reference

Using AUTOEXEC.BAT and Other Batch filesIf you are using MS-DOS to access your application programs,you may find that there are commands you need to r

Chapter 2Installing and Removing OptionsYou can enhance the performance of your computer by addingoptional equipment such as memory modules, option ca

How to Use This ChapterThis chapter explains how to do the following:LlLl0clLlLl00CLLlCLLlRemove the computer’s coverChange jumper settings on the mai

Locating the lnternal ComponentsAs you follow the instructions in this chapter, refer to thefollowing illustration to locate the different components

Removing the CoverYou need to remove the computer’s cover to install any of theoptions described in this chapter or to install or remove a diskdrive (

6.Turn the computer around again so that the front panel isfacing you.7.Grasp the sides of the cover and pull it straight toward youuntil it stops, ju

Changing the Jumper SettingsThe main system board in your computer has a number ofjumpers which control certain functions. These jumpers arepreset at

Important Safety Instructions1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference.Follow all warnings and instructions m

Adapter, CMOS, and PQFP jumper settingsl Factory settingl *Two pin jumpersProcessor jumper settingsYou need to change the processor jumper settings wh

NoteIf the microprocessor in your system is a PQFP type, it issurface-mounted on the main system board. This means thatif you install an OverDrive pro

Setting the JumpersIf you need to change any jumper settings, follow these steps:1.Refer to the illustration below to locate the jumpers.2.If there ar

4.A jumper’s setting is determined by where the jumper isplaced on the pins. A two pin jumper either connects bothpins (on) or sits on just one of the

Memory Modules (SIMMs)Your computer comes with 4MB of memory installed in aSIMM socket. By installing memory modules-also calledSIMMs (single inline m

Before you install SIMMs, check the following guidelines toensure that they will work properly:Use only 36-bit, fast-page mode SIMMs that operate at a

Inserting SIMMsFollow these steps to install SWIMS:1.2.3.Refer to the illustration on page 2-3 to locate the SIMMsockets near the front of the compute

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 SIMMSIf you need to remove SIMMs from your computer (to installdifferent ones, for example), follow the steps below.1.Remove any option cards

5.The next time you turn on your computer, run the SETUPprogram so your computer can update its memoryconfiguration.lnstalling an Option CardThis sect

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 am

Follow these steps to install an option card:1.If this is the first time you are installing a card in the optionslot, you need to remove the metal cov

3.Unpack the option card and adjust any switches or jumperson it, if necessary. (Check the option card instructions.)When you handle the card, be care

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

Removing an Option CurdYou may need to remove an option card installed in yourcomputer to access components on the main system board-tochange a jumper

Removing the Option Card Connector BoardYou may want to remove the option card connector board toaccess certain components on the main system board, s

Replacing the Option Card Connector BoardIf you removed the option card connector board to access anysystem components, follow these steps to replace

lnstalling a New Processor ChipIf you have a 486SX/25 or 486DX/33 system, you can enhanceyour system’s performance by installing an Intel OverDrivepro

lncreasing the Video MemoryYour computer comes with 512KB or 1MB of video memory. Ifyou have 512KB, you can increase your video memory to 1MBby instal

2.If there is an option card in your way, remove it. Seepage 2-20 for instructions.CautionTo avoid generating static electricity and damaging thememor

5.6.7.8.9.Gently press the chip halfway into the socket (to make sure itis correctly aligned). If the chip goes in at an angle, removeit with a chip p

Instructions Importantes de Sécurité1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.Lire complètement les instructions qui suivant et les conserverpour references futures.Bien suiv

Follow these steps:1.If you have not already done so, follow the instructions onpage 2-16 (“Installing an Option Card”) to install thegraphics adapter

Using a Display Adapter CardIf you are not using a VGA monitor or if you want to install anoptional display adapter card instead of using the built-in

Replacing the CoverWhen you are ready to replace the computer’s cover, followthese steps:1. Facing the front of the computer, position the cover so th

3.Replace the three cover retaining screws, as shown below.4.Reconnect the computer to the monitor, printer, keyboard,and any other peripheral devices

Chapter 3Installing and Removing DrivesThe instructions in this chapter describe how to install andremove optional Epson drives in your computer. You

Your computer can hold up to three drives. There are twohorizontal drive bays and one vertical drive bay.The upper horizontal bay contains the diskett

Your computer may have a hard disk drive already installed inthe vertical drive bay. If not, you can install one hard disk drivein this bay.It is best

Setting the Hard Disk Drive JumpersMost hard disk drives have jumpers that must be set for thedrive to work properly with the computer. The jumpers te

Installing a Hard Disk in the Vertical BayIt is best to install your computer’s first hard disk drive in thevertical drive bay, as described in this s

Removing the Mounting FramesYour hard disk drive may have mounting frames attached to it,as shown below. You need to remove these frames before youcan

10. S’assurer que le cordon d’alimentation de l’ordinateur n’est paseffrité.11. Dans le cas où on utilise un cordon de rallonge avec l’ordinateur,on d

Follow these steps to remove the mounting frames:1.On your hard disk drive, there may be a plastic guiderail andmetal grounding plate attached to one

Installing the Hard DiskTo install the hard disk drive, you first need to attach it to themounting plate in the vertical drive bay. Follow these steps

2.Turn the hard disk drive so the components face up 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 horizontaldrive bays (with the bracket over the top) and theconnectors face the back of the computer,

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 alig

Connecting the CablesTo connect the hard disk drive to the computer, you need toconnect two cables: the hard disk drive ribbon cable and apower supply

power4.Make sure the holes in the cable connector fit over all thepins in the hard disk drive connector; then push in theconnector.CautionIf you do no

5.Locate one of the power supply cables that lead from thepower supply (behind the horizontal drive bays). Thepower supply cables may be secured in a

Removing a Hard Disk From the Vertcal BayFollow these steps to remove a hard disk drive from the verticaldrive bay:1. Disconnect the hard disk drive r

2.Remove the retaining screw securing the hard disk drive andmounting plate to the horizontal drive bays. Then slide thehard disk drive and mounting p

ContentsIntroductionVGA Utilities...2Optional Equipment...2Memory...2Drives.

If you removed one hard disk drive and are leaving anotherone in the computer, you need to set the jumpers on theremaining drive to indicate that you

Depending on the type of drive you are installing, you mayneed to attach mounting frames to it before you install it in ahorizontal bay. Follow these

Attaching Mounting Frames to a Hard DiskTo attach mounting frames to a hard disk drive, follow thesesteps:1.Locate the two mounting frames and four sc

Installing the DriveFollow these steps to install the drive in a horizontal drive bay:1.Locate the two metal guiderails and six screws that came witht

3.If you are installing a drive in the lower bay, remove the two,retaining screws securing the metal drive bay cover to thefront of the computer and r

5.To insert a diskette drive, align the guiderails on each side ofthe drive with the notches on each side of the drive bay andslide the drive into the

6.If you are installing a diskette drive in the lower bay, youneed to remove the faceplate on the computer’s front panelbecause it covers this bay. Re

7.To insert a hard disk drive, align the guiderails on each sideof the drive with the notches on each side of the drive bayand slide the drive all the

1.Locate the diskette drive ribbon cable. One end of the cable isconnected to the system board. If you are installing asecond diskette drive in the lo

2.Locate the hard disk drive ribbon cable. If you are installing asecond hard disk drive, one end of the cable is connected tothe system board and the