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... 36bit, fast-page mode type with access speed of video RAM, supports resolutions up by a soldered NiCad rechargeable battery Cirrus GD5426 high speed super VGA local bus controller with 0 wait state) Epson ActionDesk 4000 ROM Video RAM Shadow RAM Cache Math coprocessor Clock/calendar Controllers Video Diskette Hard disk Interfaces Monitor Parallel Serial Keyboard Mouse 128KB system BIOS, video BIOS, and SETUP code located in EPROM on main system board 1MB DRAM on main system board supports up to two diskette drives High-speed, 32-bit local...
... 36bit, fast-page mode type with access speed of video RAM, supports resolutions up by a soldered NiCad rechargeable battery Cirrus GD5426 high speed super VGA local bus controller with 0 wait state) Epson ActionDesk 4000 ROM Video RAM Shadow RAM Cache Math coprocessor Clock/calendar Controllers Video Diskette Hard disk Interfaces Monitor Parallel Serial Keyboard Mouse 128KB system BIOS, video BIOS, and SETUP code located in EPROM on main system board 1MB DRAM on main system board supports up to two diskette drives High-speed, 32-bit local...
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... drive controller 1 2-3 1 Disables diskette drive controller J16 1 1-2 l ** 1 Selects a CPU dock speed of 33 MHz (486SX/33, 486DX33, 486DX2/66) 5-6 Selects a CPU dock speed of 25 MHz (486SX/25, 486DX2/50) J22 J34 Discharges CMOS memory (this resets the SETUP J35 Enables the IDE hard disk drive controller Disables the IDE hard disk drive controller * Factory setting ** You can operate with 0 wait state. (To add a wait state, select the DRAM wait state option from the Advanced Chipset Control option in SETUP.) Video Memory The ActionDesk 4000...
... drive controller 1 2-3 1 Disables diskette drive controller J16 1 1-2 l ** 1 Selects a CPU dock speed of 33 MHz (486SX/33, 486DX33, 486DX2/66) 5-6 Selects a CPU dock speed of 25 MHz (486SX/25, 486DX2/50) J22 J34 Discharges CMOS memory (this resets the SETUP J35 Enables the IDE hard disk drive controller Disables the IDE hard disk drive controller * Factory setting ** You can operate with 0 wait state. (To add a wait state, select the DRAM wait state option from the Advanced Chipset Control option in SETUP.) Video Memory The ActionDesk 4000...
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.../66 processor upgrades require a heat sink. Epson ActionDesk 4000-4 9/15/93 When you have installed and fills in the drive information using values in the following configuration (each bank contains four cache memory sockets). you cannot use eight SRAM, 28-pin, 32 x 8, 20ns DIP chips, and one . Epson ActionDesk 4000 External Cache You can either purchase an upgrade kit from Epson or buy the individual components separately, as listed...
.../66 processor upgrades require a heat sink. Epson ActionDesk 4000-4 9/15/93 When you have installed and fills in the drive information using values in the following configuration (each bank contains four cache memory sockets). you cannot use eight SRAM, 28-pin, 32 x 8, 20ns DIP chips, and one . Epson ActionDesk 4000 External Cache You can either purchase an upgrade kit from Epson or buy the individual components separately, as listed...
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... hard disk drive must set jumper J7 to position 2-3. Note that the CONFIG.SYS file loads the drivers. Installation/Support Tips Installing Diskette Drives Make sure that uses a key disk as the type and entering the drive's exact parameters. When using a software package that the drive type has been correctly selected in the internal bays, you are installing. Epson-supplied hard disk drive types l Actual formatted size may not fit into the option slot. If you are installing an ESDI hard disk drive, make sure you disable...
... hard disk drive must set jumper J7 to position 2-3. Note that the CONFIG.SYS file loads the drivers. Installation/Support Tips Installing Diskette Drives Make sure that uses a key disk as the type and entering the drive's exact parameters. When using a software package that the drive type has been correctly selected in the internal bays, you are installing. Epson-supplied hard disk drive types l Actual formatted size may not fit into the option slot. If you are installing an ESDI hard disk drive, make sure you disable...
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...Drive Problems 7-7 Hard Disk Drive Problems 7-8 Password Problems 7-9 Software Problems 7-10 Printer Problems 7-10 Option Card Problems 7-11 Memory Module Problems 7-12 Mouse Problems 7-12 Controller Problems 7-13 External Cache Problems 7-13 Appendix A Specifications CPU and Memory A-1 Controllers A-2 Interfaces A-2 Physical Characteristics A-4 Power Supply A-4 Option Slot Power Limits (Total A-5 Environmental Requirements A-5 Tested Operating Environments A-5 Options Available from Epson A-6 Hard Disk Drive Types A-8 Connector Pin Assignments A-11 Parallel Port...
...Drive Problems 7-7 Hard Disk Drive Problems 7-8 Password Problems 7-9 Software Problems 7-10 Printer Problems 7-10 Option Card Problems 7-11 Memory Module Problems 7-12 Mouse Problems 7-12 Controller Problems 7-13 External Cache Problems 7-13 Appendix A Specifications CPU and Memory A-1 Controllers A-2 Interfaces A-2 Physical Characteristics A-4 Power Supply A-4 Option Slot Power Limits (Total A-5 Environmental Requirements A-5 Tested Operating Environments A-5 Options Available from Epson A-6 Hard Disk Drive Types A-8 Connector Pin Assignments A-11 Parallel Port...
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... text mode when you run popular application programs. With the IDE drivers, you can increase the cache memory on your system to access frequently used data faster. Cache Memory You can take advantage of the high-speed, 32-bit local bus IDE hard disk drive interface. With the VGA drivers, you can easily upgrade your computer by an Authorized Epson Servicer. Instructions in Chapters 4 and 5.) System Memory By adding...
... text mode when you run popular application programs. With the IDE drivers, you can increase the cache memory on your system to access frequently used data faster. Cache Memory You can take advantage of the high-speed, 32-bit local bus IDE hard disk drive interface. With the VGA drivers, you can easily upgrade your computer by an Authorized Epson Servicer. Instructions in Chapters 4 and 5.) System Memory By adding...
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... to remove and replace the computer's cover, change the configuration later, you will need . see the following chapter summaries to find a Glossary, an Index, and a list of your system, and options available from your system and connecting peripheral devices such as the monitor and printer. If you change jumper settings, and install optional equipment such as resetting the computer, using the password, and changing the processor speed. Appendix A lists the specifications of international marketing locations. You...
... to remove and replace the computer's cover, change the configuration later, you will need . see the following chapter summaries to find a Glossary, an Index, and a list of your system, and options available from your system and connecting peripheral devices such as the monitor and printer. If you change jumper settings, and install optional equipment such as resetting the computer, using the password, and changing the processor speed. Appendix A lists the specifications of international marketing locations. You...
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... use a VGA monitor with the VGA port on top of or near the computer. On most monitors, the monitor cable is permanently attached to it to plug the mouse connector into the port. See your mouse manual for the mouse and keyboard are physically identical, they cannot be two cables provided with your monitor on the computer. Caution Although the connectors and ports for instructions. (If you are facing you may need a mouse driver.) Connecting a Monitor...
... use a VGA monitor with the VGA port on top of or near the computer. On most monitors, the monitor cable is permanently attached to it to plug the mouse connector into the port. See your mouse manual for the mouse and keyboard are physically identical, they cannot be two cables provided with your monitor on the computer. Caution Although the connectors and ports for instructions. (If you are facing you may need a mouse driver.) Connecting a Monitor...
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... a hard disk, insert the operating system diskette in drive A. reset button If resetting the computer does not correct the problem, you probably need to define your password security. If you boot the system and/or access a diskette drive. Remove any diskette(s) from the diskette drive(s). Using a Password You use the Security and Anti-virus option of the SETUP program to turn on the computer. Turn off and on boot option, you enter the password when you disable...
... a hard disk, insert the operating system diskette in drive A. reset button If resetting the computer does not correct the problem, you probably need to define your password security. If you boot the system and/or access a diskette drive. Remove any diskette(s) from the diskette drive(s). Using a Password You use the Security and Anti-virus option of the SETUP program to turn on the computer. Turn off and on boot option, you enter the password when you disable...
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... power cable is turned on page 4-29. Installing and Removing Options 4-1 Caution Never install options or change jumper settings when the computer is connected to replace the cover when you have installed your computer by adding optional equipment such as system, video, or cache memory modules, option cards, or a microprocessor upgrade. This chapter first describes how to remove your computer's cover to install options and how to the computer. It then describes the following: Locating the internal components Changing...
... power cable is turned on page 4-29. Installing and Removing Options 4-1 Caution Never install options or change jumper settings when the computer is connected to replace the cover when you have installed your computer by adding optional equipment such as system, video, or cache memory modules, option cards, or a microprocessor upgrade. This chapter first describes how to remove your computer's cover to install options and how to the computer. It then describes the following: Locating the internal components Changing...
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... COM2 serial port as COM4 ** J8 1-2' Enables diskette drive controller 2-3 Disables diskette drive controller J16 1-2 *** Selects a CPU clock speed of 33 MHz (486SX/33, 486DX33, 486DX2/66) 5-6 Selects a CPU clock speed of 25 MHz (486SX/25, 486DX2/50) J22 Off' Selects turbo speed On Selects 8 MHz speed J34 2-3 l Selects the system board battery 3-4 Discharges CMOS memory (this resets the SETUP values to their factory defaults) J35 1-2 l Enables the IDE hard disk drive controller 2 - 3 Disables the IDE hard disk drive controller * Factory setting ** You can use...
... COM2 serial port as COM4 ** J8 1-2' Enables diskette drive controller 2-3 Disables diskette drive controller J16 1-2 *** Selects a CPU clock speed of 33 MHz (486SX/33, 486DX33, 486DX2/66) 5-6 Selects a CPU clock speed of 25 MHz (486SX/25, 486DX2/50) J22 Off' Selects turbo speed On Selects 8 MHz speed J34 2-3 l Selects the system board battery 3-4 Discharges CMOS memory (this resets the SETUP values to their factory defaults) J35 1-2 l Enables the IDE hard disk drive controller 2 - 3 Disables the IDE hard disk drive controller * Factory setting ** You can use...
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... text mode in graphics modes with your application programs at this resolution. Standard VGA monitors display resolutions up to 640 x 480, and you do not need to install these programs. However, you need to install the drivers or utilities for your monitor to operate properly with up to 1280 x 1024 in 16 colors High-speed video memory interface 16-bit data path to video memory and hardware registers Video adapter control of graphics cursor...
... text mode in graphics modes with your application programs at this resolution. Standard VGA monitors display resolutions up to 640 x 480, and you do not need to install these programs. However, you need to install the drivers or utilities for your monitor to operate properly with up to 1280 x 1024 in 16 colors High-speed video memory interface 16-bit data path to video memory and hardware registers Video adapter control of graphics cursor...
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... partition it correctly for instructions. Also, check the jumper settings on the system board are unable to define your system is enabled and SETUP displays information that utilizes double-word I/O. Run SETUP and check that your own drive type. You are set correctly. See Chapter 4 for setup information. Make sure the jumpers on your operating system manual for your operating system. If auto-sensing is auto-sensing the correct drive type. Hard Disk Drive Problems A newly-installed hard disk drive...
... partition it correctly for instructions. Also, check the jumper settings on the system board are unable to define your system is enabled and SETUP displays information that utilizes double-word I/O. Run SETUP and check that your own drive type. You are set correctly. See Chapter 4 for setup information. Make sure the jumpers on your operating system manual for your operating system. If auto-sensing is auto-sensing the correct drive type. Hard Disk Drive Problems A newly-installed hard disk drive...
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... Problems The memory count displayed by the power-on installing SIMMs. If you are using the proper cable to connect the device to the card. Make sure the mouse cable is securely connected to install a mouse driver for Windows 3.1.) 7-12 Troubleshooting Also make sure you see an auxiliary device error message. You may have corroded slightly. Remove the SIMM and clean the gold-plated connection; Mouse Problems Your mouse isn't working correctly. They may be the wrong type or speed...
... Problems The memory count displayed by the power-on installing SIMMs. If you are using the proper cable to connect the device to the card. Make sure the mouse cable is securely connected to install a mouse driver for Windows 3.1.) 7-12 Troubleshooting Also make sure you see an auxiliary device error message. You may have corroded slightly. Remove the SIMM and clean the gold-plated connection; Mouse Problems Your mouse isn't working correctly. They may be the wrong type or speed...
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... C Cable diskette drive, 5-16-19 hard disk drive, 5-2-7, 5-13, 5-17 monitor, 1-34 power supply, 5-4, 5-6-7, 5-16-18 printer, 1-5 serial device, 1-6 Cache memory banks, 4-24-25 configuration, 4-23-24 configuring, 2-6 external, 2-6, 4-5, 4-23-26 installing, 4-23-26 internal, Intro-1, A-1 jumpers, 4-8, 4-23-26 location, 4-5 problems with, 7-13 setting in SETUP, 4-25 sockets, 4-5, 4-22, 4-24 upgrades, Intro-3 Card, see Option cards CD-ROM, Intro-4,5-1, 5-13, A-4 Chipset registers, 2-7-8 CHKDSK command, 7-7 Clock, real-time, 2-3, A-2 Clock speed, CPU, 4-7 CMOS memory, 4-7, A-2 CMOS RAM, 2-1-2,2-11...
... C Cable diskette drive, 5-16-19 hard disk drive, 5-2-7, 5-13, 5-17 monitor, 1-34 power supply, 5-4, 5-6-7, 5-16-18 printer, 1-5 serial device, 1-6 Cache memory banks, 4-24-25 configuration, 4-23-24 configuring, 2-6 external, 2-6, 4-5, 4-23-26 installing, 4-23-26 internal, Intro-1, A-1 jumpers, 4-8, 4-23-26 location, 4-5 problems with, 7-13 setting in SETUP, 4-25 sockets, 4-5, 4-22, 4-24 upgrades, Intro-3 Card, see Option cards CD-ROM, Intro-4,5-1, 5-13, A-4 Chipset registers, 2-7-8 CHKDSK command, 7-7 Clock, real-time, 2-3, A-2 Clock speed, CPU, 4-7 CMOS memory, 4-7, A-2 CMOS RAM, 2-1-2,2-11...
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... 1-6 power cord, 1-6 printer, 1-5-6 Connector diskette drive, 5-16-17 hard disk drive, 5-5-7 keyboard, 1-3, A-12 monitor, 1-3-5, A-13 mouse, 1-34, A-12 printer, 1-5-6, A-11 serial device, 1-6, A-12 VGA port, 1-3-5, A-13 Connector board, option card, see Option card connector board Connector pin assignments, A-11-13 Contrast, 1-9,7-5 Control panel settings, 7-11 Controller diskette drive, 4-7, A-2 hard disk drive, 4-7, A-2 parallel port, A-2 problems, 7-13 VGA, Intro-2, A-2 Conventional memory, 2-4 Coprocessor, math, Intro-1, Intro-4, A-2 Cover removing, 4-2-3 replacing, 4-4 CPU clock speed...
... 1-6 power cord, 1-6 printer, 1-5-6 Connector diskette drive, 5-16-17 hard disk drive, 5-5-7 keyboard, 1-3, A-12 monitor, 1-3-5, A-13 mouse, 1-34, A-12 printer, 1-5-6, A-11 serial device, 1-6, A-12 VGA port, 1-3-5, A-13 Connector board, option card, see Option card connector board Connector pin assignments, A-11-13 Contrast, 1-9,7-5 Control panel settings, 7-11 Controller diskette drive, 4-7, A-2 hard disk drive, 4-7, A-2 parallel port, A-2 problems, 7-13 VGA, Intro-2, A-2 Conventional memory, 2-4 Coprocessor, math, Intro-1, Intro-4, A-2 Cover removing, 4-2-3 replacing, 4-4 CPU clock speed...
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... 7-7 connector, 5-16-17 controller, 4-7, A-2 controlling access, 2-9-10 errors, 7-7 faulty, 7-7 installing, 5-1-20 jumper, 4-7 latch, 3-2, 7-6 light, 1-7, 3-2 power cable, 5-16-18, 7-7 problems, 7-7 protective card, 1-8 removing, 5-18 types, 5-2, A-3 Display adapters, 2-4, 6-1 Display option, SETUP, 2-4 DMA assignments, A-13 DOS, see MS-DOS Double-word I/O, 6-6, 7-8 DRAM, 2-8 DRAM video chips installing, 4-21 type, 4-21, A-1 Drivers configuring, 6-3-4 IDE, Intro-3,2-6,6-1, 6-5-6, 7-8-9 mouse, 1-4, 7-12 printer, 7-11 VGA, Intro-3,2-12,6-1-5 Windows, 6-1-4 Drives, see Diskette drive or Hard disk...
... 7-7 connector, 5-16-17 controller, 4-7, A-2 controlling access, 2-9-10 errors, 7-7 faulty, 7-7 installing, 5-1-20 jumper, 4-7 latch, 3-2, 7-6 light, 1-7, 3-2 power cable, 5-16-18, 7-7 problems, 7-7 protective card, 1-8 removing, 5-18 types, 5-2, A-3 Display adapters, 2-4, 6-1 Display option, SETUP, 2-4 DMA assignments, A-13 DOS, see MS-DOS Double-word I/O, 6-6, 7-8 DRAM, 2-8 DRAM video chips installing, 4-21 type, 4-21, A-1 Drivers configuring, 6-3-4 IDE, Intro-3,2-6,6-1, 6-5-6, 7-8-9 mouse, 1-4, 7-12 printer, 7-11 VGA, Intro-3,2-12,6-1-5 Windows, 6-1-4 Drives, see Diskette drive or Hard disk...
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...also Cache memory Internal components, 4-5 International marketing locations, Intro-6 J Jumpers cache, 4-8, 4-23-26 changing settings, 4-6-9 CPU, 4-8 diskette drive controller, 4-7 hard disk drive, 5-2, 5-11, 7-8 location, 4-5-6 parallel port, 4-7 port settings, 4-7 processor type settings, 4-8 serial ports, 4-7 K K/B port, Intro-1, 1-3, A-3, A-12 Key disk, 3-6, 7-10 Keyboard available options, A-6 checking connections, 7-5 connecting, 1-3 connector, 1-3, A-12 errors, 7-5 num lock, 7-5 4 Index Hard disk drive cable, 5-2-7, 5-13, 5-17 configuration, 5-20 connecting cables, 5-4, 5-6 connector...
...also Cache memory Internal components, 4-5 International marketing locations, Intro-6 J Jumpers cache, 4-8, 4-23-26 changing settings, 4-6-9 CPU, 4-8 diskette drive controller, 4-7 hard disk drive, 5-2, 5-11, 7-8 location, 4-5-6 parallel port, 4-7 port settings, 4-7 processor type settings, 4-8 serial ports, 4-7 K K/B port, Intro-1, 1-3, A-3, A-12 Key disk, 3-6, 7-10 Keyboard available options, A-6 checking connections, 7-5 connecting, 1-3 connector, 1-3, A-12 errors, 7-5 num lock, 7-5 4 Index Hard disk drive cable, 5-2-7, 5-13, 5-17 configuration, 5-20 connecting cables, 5-4, 5-6 connector...
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...18 video, 2-4 Option slots cover, 4-15 length, Intro-1, A-3 power limits, 4-15, 7-5, A-5 Optional equipment, 1-2, 4-1 Optional memory, installing, 4-21 Outlet, electrical, 1-5-6,7-3 P Parallel port connecting, 1-5-6 connector, A-11 controller, A-2 location, 1-3 reassigning, 4-7 Password option, Intro-2 problems, 7-9 Supervisor, 2-9-10, 3-4-5 User, 2-9-10, 3-4-5 using, 3-4-5 Password protection, 2-9-10 Pause button, 1-9, 3-2 Physical format, hard disk, 7-8 Port keyboard, Intro-1, 1-3, A-3, A-12 location, 1-3 mouse, Intro-1, 1-34,7-12 parallel, Intro-1, 1-3, 1-5-6, 4-7, A-2, A-11 serial, Intro...
...18 video, 2-4 Option slots cover, 4-15 length, Intro-1, A-3 power limits, 4-15, 7-5, A-5 Optional equipment, 1-2, 4-1 Optional memory, installing, 4-21 Outlet, electrical, 1-5-6,7-3 P Parallel port connecting, 1-5-6 connector, A-11 controller, A-2 location, 1-3 reassigning, 4-7 Password option, Intro-2 problems, 7-9 Supervisor, 2-9-10, 3-4-5 User, 2-9-10, 3-4-5 using, 3-4-5 Password protection, 2-9-10 Pause button, 1-9, 3-2 Physical format, hard disk, 7-8 Port keyboard, Intro-1, 1-3, A-3, A-12 location, 1-3 mouse, Intro-1, 1-34,7-12 parallel, Intro-1, 1-3, 1-5-6, 4-7, A-2, A-11 serial, Intro...
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... system summary, 2-10 user-defined, 2-5-6 Shadowing memory, Intro-1-2, A-1 BIOS ROM, 2-7 video ROM, 2-7 SIMMS adding, Intro-3 banks, 4-10-11 configuration, 2-4, 4-10 gold-plated, 7-12 incorrect type, 7-4 installing, Intro-3, 4-10-12 location, 4-5 positioning, 4-12 removing, 4-13-14 sockets, 2-4, 4-5, 4-10-14, 7-12 tin-plated, 4-11 type, 4-11, A-1 Slave hard disk drive, 5-11 Slot cover, 4-15 Slots, option, see Option slots Slow processor speed, 3-6 ,7-10-11, A-1 Sockets cache, 4-5, 4-24 microprocessor, 4-5, 4-26-27 optional video memory, 4-5 SIMM, 4-5, 4-10-14, 7-12 video, 4-5, 4-21-23...
... system summary, 2-10 user-defined, 2-5-6 Shadowing memory, Intro-1-2, A-1 BIOS ROM, 2-7 video ROM, 2-7 SIMMS adding, Intro-3 banks, 4-10-11 configuration, 2-4, 4-10 gold-plated, 7-12 incorrect type, 7-4 installing, Intro-3, 4-10-12 location, 4-5 positioning, 4-12 removing, 4-13-14 sockets, 2-4, 4-5, 4-10-14, 7-12 tin-plated, 4-11 type, 4-11, A-1 Slave hard disk drive, 5-11 Slot cover, 4-15 Slots, option, see Option slots Slow processor speed, 3-6 ,7-10-11, A-1 Sockets cache, 4-5, 4-24 microprocessor, 4-5, 4-26-27 optional video memory, 4-5 SIMM, 4-5, 4-10-14, 7-12 video, 4-5, 4-21-23...