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Removing the Drive Housing...2-5Reinstalling the Drive Housing...2-6Chapter 3Installing and Removing OptionsMain System

CPUCentral Processing Unit. The primary unit of the computer thatinterprets instructions, performs the tasks you indicate, keepstrack of stored data,

DirectoryA list of files stored in a particular area on a disk; part of astructure for organizing files into groups. A directory listingshows the name

EGAEnhanced Graphics Adapter. A type of display adapter cardthat allows you to display high-resolution graphics on acompatible monitor. It can display

formatTo prepare a new disk (or an old one you want to reuse) so thatit can store information. Low-level formatting divides a diskinto tracks and sect

JumperA small device that connects two pins on an option card, adrive, or the main system board to close an electrical circuit andactivate a particula

MCGAMonochrome/Color Graphics Adapter. A type of displayadapter that runs either a monochrome or color graphicsmonitor.MDAMonochrome Display Adapter.

MGAMulti-mode Graphics Adapter. A type of display adapter cardthat can display monochrome text and color graphics on thescreen.MicroprocessorA small v

NetworkA group of connected computers configured so they can shareresources.Network serverThe master computer in a network which provides storagespace

Option cardA circuit board you install inside the computer to provideadditional capabilities, such as a modem.OS/2Operating System/2. The enhanced ope

Peripheral deviceAn external device (such as a printer or a modem) connected toa computer that depends on the computer for its operation.PortA physica

Appendix A TroubleshootingIdentifying Your System...A-1Error Messages...A-2Power-on Diagnostic and Boot Er

ResetTo reload a computer’s operating system so you can retry atask or begin using a different operating system. Resettingerases all information in RA

SCSI subsystemSmall Computer System Interface subsystem. A specialinput/output bus built into your computer allowing you tocontrol up to seven SCSI pe

System diagnosticsA series of checks you can perform on your system componentsto make sure they are functioning correctly.System disketteA diskette th

IndexAAccessing internal components,2-1 -8Altitude, B-5AUI (Attachment Unit Interface)LAN port, Intro-2, B-2BBase memory, Intro-4BIOS,external ROM, In

EEISA (Extended Industry StandardArchitecture), Intro-loption slots, see Option slot(s)System Utilities, 1-3 -6, 1-8-13Environmental requirements, B-5

LLAN (Local Area Network), Intro-l10BASET, Intro-2, B-2AUI port, Intro-2, B-2controller, B-3drivers, Intro-4, A-21problems, A-21subsystem, Intro-1 -3T

Physical characteristics, B-7Post-installation setup, 3-1, 3-22Power limits, option slot, 3-5, A-9,B-5Power-on diagnostics, A-2 -7Power-on password, I

Speed, see Processor speedSubsystems, Intro-lSystem,Configuration program, Intro-43-22, 4-2, A-ldiagnostics,memory map, B-7TTemperature, A-9, B-5Termi

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IntroductionYour Epson® ExpressStation™ computer is powerful, versatile,and ideally suited for use as a network node and a high-performance personal w

ClTwo EISA expansion slots (compatible with 32-bit EISAcards and 8- or 16-bit ISA cards)ClLAN subsystem including a controller, two LAN mediaconnectio

Security FeaturesQMulti-level password security to prevent unauthorizedaccess at power-on, during network operation, and whenthe keyboard has been loc

Memory and Caching FeaturesUExternal ROM BIOS information can be shadowed into thefaster RAM area to speed up performanceCIVideo BIOS memory can be co

How to Use This ManualThis manual explains how to operate various features of yourcomputer, as well as how to install and remove optionalequipment. Se

Where to Get HelpIf you purchased your computer in the United States, EpsonAmerica provides local customer support and service through anationwide net

Chapter 1Using Your ComputerThis chapter describes the following operations:2Locking the computer’s coverIt Using the password features and locking th

To lock the cover, insert a padlock or cable lock through theholes on both sides of the lock block.To unlock the cover, remove the padlock or cable lo

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENTFOR AMERICAN USERSThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digitaldevice, pursuant to

The network password modifies the way your power-onpassword works by allowing your computer to load youroperating system and network software before r

Follow these steps to set your password(s):1.To start the System Configuration program, insert theReference diskette in drive A.2.Log onto drive A and

Activating a network passwordTo activate a network password, follow these steps:1.First set a power-on password as described above.2. Select Activate/

Follow these steps to set a keyboard password:1.Select Set Keyboard Passwordat the Password UtilityMenu.2.If you set a power-on password, you see a me

Entering PasswordsIf you set a power-on password, you must enter it each timeyou turn on the computer, press the reset button, or press[r] (7) [Delete

Locking the KeyboardYou can temporarily lock the keyboard to secure your systemwhen you are going to leave it unattended. Then, when youreturn, you ca

When you are ready to use your computer again, type yourkeyboard password and press [Enter. You see the PasswordUtility Menu.If you enter an incorrect

2.To change the password, type the current password followedby a forward slash (/). After the slash, enter the newpassword. For example:123/ABCTo dele

5. Thenselect Set Keyboard Password. You see a messagetelling you that a keyboard password already exists. Press[Enter.6.The computer locks the keyboa

Entering Keyboard CommandsTo change the processor speed, enter one of the keyboardcommands shown in the table below.Keyboard speed setting commandsKey

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3. Select Access System Utilities from the Main Menu.You see the following:System Utilities MenuPassword UtilitySystem Speed FASTSystem Speed SLOWSpea

Both the BIOS SETUP program and the System Configurationutility allow you to define the default setting for the speaker.Follow the instructions in you

Chapter 2Accessing Internal ComponentsTo access your computer’s internal components, you need toremove the cover. You may also need to remove the driv

3Every time you remove the cover, be sure to groundyourself by touching the inside of the computer’s side panelbefore you touch any components inside.

Removing the CoverYou must remove the computer’s cover to access any of itsinternal components. Before you begin, be sure you have readthe special pre

Replacing the CoverFollow these steps to replace the computer’s cover:1.Hold the cover over the computer so its back edge isapproximately one half inc

Removing the Drive HousingYou must remove the computer’s drive housing if you need todo the following:QInstall or remove a disk driveQInstall or remov

Be careful not to bump the housing into the main system boardor the option card riser board on its left side.CautionDo not drop the drive housing or h

2.Lower the drive housing into the computer and align thefollowing items:tlThe disk drive riser board connector with thecorresponding connector on the

4.Replace the computer’s cover as described on page 2-4.2-8 Accessing Internal Components

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Chapter 3Installing and Removing OptionsThis chapter provides instructions for installing and removingthe following optional equipment:tl Option cards

Main System Board MapTo locate components on your main system board, use thefollowing illustration.3-2Installing and Removing Options

Main System Board JumpersThe computer contains four blocks (groups) of jumpers: J3, J5,J19, and J21. To access jumper blocks J19 and J21, you mustremo

When you change a jumper setting, remove the jumper fromone set of pins and place it onto another set. You can use yourfingers or fine, needle-nosed p

J21 SettingsJumper pins1-3*3-5+2-44-6”crEnables you to use the BIOS SETUP programDisables use of the BIOS SETUP program so unauthorizedusers cannot ch

CautionAlthough your power supply is protected against excessivepower loads, you could still damage the main system boardif you install option cards t

Keep the screw to secure the option card to the computer. Storethe slot cover in case you remove the card later.3.Insert the card into the slot as sho

Using the VGA Feature ConnectorThe VGA feature connector on your computer’s main systemboard provides an interface to connect an optionalhigh-resoluti

Be sure to follow these guidelines when you install SIMMs:UAll SIMMs must be the same capacityUYou can install one, two, or four SIMMs; you cannot ins

To insert the SIMM, place it in the socket at an angle andfirmly press it in.4.Gently rotate the top of the SIMM toward the front of themain system bo

1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.Important Safety InstructionsRead all of these instructions and save them for later reference.Follow all warnings and instructions m

Gently pull away the metal retaining clips securing the SIMMat each end. Do not pull the clips too far, or they may break.As you pull away the clips,

Installing a Math CoprocessorFollow these steps to install a math coprocessor:1.If necessary, see the main system board map on page 3-2 tolocate the m

Removing a Math CoprocessorIf you need to remove the math coprocessor from your mainsystem board, contact your dealer for assistance. The procedurereq

4.Position the cache module so the corner painted white pointstoward the middle of the main system board.5.Align the pins on the module with the holes

Video RAMYour computer comes with 512KB of video RAM. You caninstall video RAM chips on your main system board to increaseyour video memory to 1MB. Th

6.Gently but firmly press the chip into the socket. Check tomake sure it is completely seated and that none of the pinsare bent.7.Set the video memory

Also be sure to remove any 5.25-inch mounting frames thatmay be attached to the drive(s) you will install. See the drive’sdocumentation for instructio

3.Replace the drive housing and cover as described inChapter 2; then follow the “Post-installation SetupProcedures” at the end of this chapter to upda

3.Secure the drive with the four retaining screws.4.Replace the drive housing and cover as described inChapter 2; then follow the “Post-installation S

2.Position the hard disk drive so its mounting screw holes faceupward and the drive and power supply connectors faceinto the drive housing. Then slide

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

Removing an internal hard disk driveFollow these steps to remove an internal hard disk drive:1.Position the drive housing so the disk drive riser boar

Post-installation Setup ProceduresAfter you install or remove options, you need to run the BIOSSETUP program or System Configuration utility to update

Chapter 4Using the SCSI SubsystemThis chapter describes the basic operations you need to performto use the computer’s built-in SCSI-II subsystem. The

NoteIf you plan to use a SCSI hard disk drive as the drive fromwhich you load your operating system, be sure you set thefollowing options when you con

Installing the SCSI TerminatorsYour configuration of SCSI devices, both internal and external,will communicate with each other and with the SCSI contr

UIf you install only an internal SCSI drive, it is automaticallyterminated by the circuitry on the disk drive riser boardwhen you connect the drive to

Formatting and Partitioning a SCSI Hard DiskBefore you can use your SCSI devices, you must logicallyformat the hard disk drives and partition them for

Installing the SCSI Device DriversCheck your Software Guide to see if you need to install any SCSIdevice drivers on your system; then follow the instr

Appendix ATroubleshootingYou should not encounter any difficulties as you set up and useyour computer, but if anything out of the ordinary happens,ref

2.When you see the operating system command prompt, enterthe appropriate command to display the version number ofyour operating system. (For example,

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Power-on Diagnostic and Boot ErrorsWhen the power-on diagnostic tests detect an error, thecomputer displays a message on the screen (as describedbelow

Power-on diagnostic and boot error messages (continued)Countdown ErrorMessageSolutionnumbermessagenumber0017Time of day clockContact your dealerstoppe

Power-on diagnostic and boot error messages (continued)020I=010000t!ErrorMessage~ SolutionmessagenumbernoneEnable NMInoneEnable cachenoneBootError Ton

Error tone codes for fatal errors (continued)Error toneDescriptionIcode1-4-2First 64KB RAM parity test in progress failure2-1-1First 64KB RAM failure-

Error tone codes for non-fatal errors~ ErErt,,, ~ Description3-3-43-4-1Screen memory test failureScreen initialization test failure3-4-2 Screen retrac

The computer starts but does not boot.If the computer starts but does not load your operating system,the problem could be caused by many different fac

The computer suddenly stops operating.Your computer may have stopped operating because its powersupply contains detection circuits that automatically

4.If you removed the computer’s cover, replace it now. Thenturn on the computer.If the power supply shuts off again after you follow the stepsabove to

3.If you do not have a hard disk, insert a bootable diskette indrive A. Turn on the computer and allow it to load theoperating system.4.Then turn off

NoteIf you set a new power-on password, it automaticallybecomes your keyboard password. If you want to set adifferent keyboard password, see Chapter 1

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The monitor does not display images correct/y.UMake sure your monitor and display adapter match. If youare using a display adapter card, be sure any s

Diskette Drive ProblemsIf you think there is something wrong with your diskette drive,check this section.You see an error message or have difficulty w

Hard Disk ProblemsIf you think there is something wrong with your hard disk, seethe suggestions below.You have problems with a newly-installed drive.U

tlIf you still have trouble, test the drive by running theSystem diagnostic tests described in your Software Guide.LlIf you still cannot identify the

ClIf you are unable to run the System Configuration utility,make sure you have write-enabled your computer’s FLASHmemory. Check to see if a jumper is

Option Card ProblemsQMake sure the option card is properly inserted in its slot.Check the installation procedure described in Chapter 3and also see th

LtBe sure to run the BIOS SETUP program or the SystemConfiguration utility after you install or remove memorymodules to automatically update your conf

ClCheck the manual that came with the coprocessor fortroubleshooting information and for any diagnosticprocedures you can perform.0Test the coprocesso

LAN ProblemstlIf you are using the built-in LAN controller, make sure youfirmly connected the correct cable to one of the LAN portson the back of the

Appendix BSpecificationsCPU and MemoryCPUSystem memoryBIOSVideo RAMCache memoryMath coprocessorIntel 25 MHz 486SX, or 33 MHz 486DXmicroprocessor; simu

ContentsIntroductionSystem Features...1Built-in Interfaces and Subsystems...1Upgradable Components...

Shadow RAMOptional shadow RAM to copy system,video, or external BIOS information fromROM to RAM; software selectableClock/calendarSocketed DS1287 real

MouseMini DIN, 6-pin connector for PS/2compatible mouse or other pointing deviceKeyboardMini DIN, 6-pin connector for PS/2compatible keyboardOption sl

SCSINCR 53C700 I/O processor for SCSI-IIstandard; internal FIFO (first-in-first-out),32-bit address and data busses, internalSCRIPTS processor with fa

Power SupplyTypeInput ranges142W, fan-cooled, automatic input voltagesensing; male AC input socket, female ACoutput socket; integrated power and reset

Power Source Requirements120-Volt power source requirementsAC plugFPlug typeNorth America125V. 10A240-Volt power source requirementsAC plugLPlug typeE

Physical CharacteristicsWidth15.5 inches (39 cm)Depth 15 inches (38 cm)Height 3 inches (8 cm)Weight 20 lb (9 kg) without peripheral devicesSystem Memo

System Memory Map (continued)~4GB-128KBFFFE-0000 to FFFF-FFFFNotes:1Not all video modes are used at the same time. You can save somememory by defining

GlossaryAddressA number or name that identifies the location whereinformation is stored in a computer’s memory.Application programA software program d

Batch fileA type of file that lets you execute a series of commands bytyping one command. Batch files are text files with the filenameextension .BAT.

CGAColor Graphics Adapter. A type of display adapter card thatcan generate up to 25 lines of text with 80 characters on eachline, monochrome graphics