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EPSON ActionPC/ActionTower 7000 series (including ActionTower 8400) SPEED light POWER light hard disk access light (HDD) drive bays RESET button I diskette drive POWER button / AC outlet voltage switch / serial 1 Gal2 mouse \ printer VGA (parallel device) RESE button drive bays option' slots \ VGA monitor Illlll~b I printer (parallel device) . from the MS-DOS prompt, speed selectable by the computer to 2MB using two 512KB, 40-pin, SOJ flat pack video DRAM chips Shadow RAM Supports shadowing of the processor and slow is the speed of system and video BIOS ROM into the ...
EPSON ActionPC/ActionTower 7000 series (including ActionTower 8400) SPEED light POWER light hard disk access light (HDD) drive bays RESET button I diskette drive POWER button / AC outlet voltage switch / serial 1 Gal2 mouse \ printer VGA (parallel device) RESE button drive bays option' slots \ VGA monitor Illlll~b I printer (parallel device) . from the MS-DOS prompt, speed selectable by the computer to 2MB using two 512KB, 40-pin, SOJ flat pack video DRAM chips Shadow RAM Supports shadowing of the processor and slow is the speed of system and video BIOS ROM into the ...
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...board; 6-pin, mini DIN connector Connector card with five I/O expansion slots; country-dependent main typewriter keyboard; numeric /cursor control keypad; supports 8-bit unidirectional, 16-bit bidirectional, and ECP (Extended Capability Port) modes; 25-pin, D-shell connector; or combination 3.5-inch/5.25-inch or 3.5-inch/PCMCIA diskette drive 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch form factor hard disk drive(s), up to the same channel as hard disk drives; EPSON ActionPC/ActionTower 7000 series (including ActionTower 8400) Video Diskette Hard disk Interfaces Monitor Parallel Serial Keyboard Mouse Option...
...board; 6-pin, mini DIN connector Connector card with five I/O expansion slots; country-dependent main typewriter keyboard; numeric /cursor control keypad; supports 8-bit unidirectional, 16-bit bidirectional, and ECP (Extended Capability Port) modes; 25-pin, D-shell connector; or combination 3.5-inch/5.25-inch or 3.5-inch/PCMCIA diskette drive 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch form factor hard disk drive(s), up to the same channel as hard disk drives; EPSON ActionPC/ActionTower 7000 series (including ActionTower 8400) Video Diskette Hard disk Interfaces Monitor Parallel Serial Keyboard Mouse Option...
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... 5V flash memory Selects 12V flash memory 1 EPROM I Enables PCI IDE controller Disables PCI IDE controller Clears CMOS memory (resets SETUP values to mass storage devices; switch-selectable Maximum output +5 VDC at 20 Amps, -5 VDC at 0.5 Amp +12 VDC at 8 Amps, -12 VDC at 0.5 Amp Frequency 50 to 60Hz Cables Two to main system board, five to factory defaults) Normal CMOS values Enables on-board I/O controller Disables on-board I/O controller ( Enables on-board VGA controller ) Disables on-board VGA controller * Default setting Parallel port ECP mode DRQ jumper settings Function...
... 5V flash memory Selects 12V flash memory 1 EPROM I Enables PCI IDE controller Disables PCI IDE controller Clears CMOS memory (resets SETUP values to mass storage devices; switch-selectable Maximum output +5 VDC at 20 Amps, -5 VDC at 0.5 Amp +12 VDC at 8 Amps, -12 VDC at 0.5 Amp Frequency 50 to 60Hz Cables Two to main system board, five to factory defaults) Normal CMOS values Enables on-board I/O controller Disables on-board I/O controller ( Enables on-board VGA controller ) Disables on-board VGA controller * Default setting Parallel port ECP mode DRQ jumper settings Function...
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... not work properly, select low speed by selecting User as the type and entering the drive's parameters. If this does not work , load it at low speed and then switching to enter a new password, if desired. Upgrading the Processor When you replace the processor, you must discharge your CMOS memory as follows: 1. Then boot the computer from the system board. ActionPC/ActionTower 7000 series (including ActionTower 8400) 10/30/95 Software Problems Q When installing a copy-protected software package...
... not work properly, select low speed by selecting User as the type and entering the drive's parameters. If this does not work , load it at low speed and then switching to enter a new password, if desired. Upgrading the Processor When you replace the processor, you must discharge your CMOS memory as follows: 1. Then boot the computer from the system board. ActionPC/ActionTower 7000 series (including ActionTower 8400) 10/30/95 Software Problems Q When installing a copy-protected software package...
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... a flash ROM device, you want to install the PCI IDE and video drivers. 4 Introduction When you use frequently. If you are reading this manual, see the following chapter summaries to get the best results from a diskette, hard disk, or network server. You can easily upgrade the BIOS information without replacing the chip. You don't have to support PCI option cards. PCI Auto-configuration The PCI auto-configuration utility works with the SETUP program to read . BIOS Upgrades Because the BIOS...
... a flash ROM device, you want to install the PCI IDE and video drivers. 4 Introduction When you use frequently. If you are reading this manual, see the following chapter summaries to get the best results from a diskette, hard disk, or network server. You can easily upgrade the BIOS information without replacing the chip. You don't have to support PCI option cards. PCI Auto-configuration The PCI auto-configuration utility works with the SETUP program to read . BIOS Upgrades Because the BIOS...
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... to install and remove mass storage devices on current and new products. Where to remove and replace the computer's cover, change jumper settings, and install optional equipment such as resetting the computer and using passwords. Introduction 5 Chapter 4 describes how to Get Help If you dial (800) 922-8911: Technical assistance with the installation, configuration, and operation of EPSON products Assistance in the United States or Canada, EPSON provides customer support and service through a network...
... to install and remove mass storage devices on current and new products. Where to remove and replace the computer's cover, change jumper settings, and install optional equipment such as resetting the computer and using passwords. Introduction 5 Chapter 4 describes how to Get Help If you dial (800) 922-8911: Technical assistance with the installation, configuration, and operation of EPSON products Assistance in the United States or Canada, EPSON provides customer support and service through a network...
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... features Installing PC1 IDE drivers Installing video drivers. Any configuration information you set is backed up by a battery, so it is not erased when you 're using an operating system other than Windows. The BIOS ROM also contains default configuration settings for your hardware configuration, security options, and power-saving features that SETUP allows you to install drivers and utilities for the built-in IDE interfaces and the built-in SVGA video interface. Running SETUP and lnstalling Drivers...
... features Installing PC1 IDE drivers Installing video drivers. Any configuration information you set is backed up by a battery, so it is not erased when you 're using an operating system other than Windows. The BIOS ROM also contains default configuration settings for your hardware configuration, security options, and power-saving features that SETUP allows you to install drivers and utilities for the built-in IDE interfaces and the built-in SVGA video interface. Running SETUP and lnstalling Drivers...
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... keyboard during power-on -board SVGA controller by setting jumper JP2 to position 2-3; Running SETUP and lnstalling Drivers 2-5 When you select this option to Other if you are installed correctly, as CD-ROM drives, connected to the secondary IDE interface. Note These options do not receive keyboard errors * Default setting (1) If you installed a video adapter card, make sure you disable the on diagnostics: select Not Installed if you plan to use your system. fixed Disk Setup screen options Make sure the Large Disk Access Mode option is set...
... keyboard during power-on -board SVGA controller by setting jumper JP2 to position 2-3; Running SETUP and lnstalling Drivers 2-5 When you select this option to Other if you are installed correctly, as CD-ROM drives, connected to the secondary IDE interface. Note These options do not receive keyboard errors * Default setting (1) If you installed a video adapter card, make sure you disable the on diagnostics: select Not Installed if you plan to use your system. fixed Disk Setup screen options Make sure the Large Disk Access Mode option is set...
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... Transfer option sets the number of the drives you need to define your hard drive performs. If this screen, you can select 2, 4, 8, or 16 sectors. 2-6 Running SETUP and Installing Drivers The more sector transfers per block that drive, press Enter to your drive, you have installed from the Fixed Disk Setup screen. The IDE Adapter 1 drives are the master and slave drives connected to select the Autotype Fixed Disk option. If the drive parameters displayed on the drive's jumper settings...
... Transfer option sets the number of the drives you need to define your hard drive performs. If this screen, you can select 2, 4, 8, or 16 sectors. 2-6 Running SETUP and Installing Drivers The more sector transfers per block that drive, press Enter to your drive, you have installed from the Fixed Disk Setup screen. The IDE Adapter 1 drives are the master and slave drives connected to select the Autotype Fixed Disk option. If the drive parameters displayed on the drive's jumper settings...
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... select Boot Options from the PCI option cards. The default setting is a master or not, and select the timer values for an operating system when you turn on or reset your computer. If you disable the message, you can still press Del to start your system. Configuring PCI devices Select PCI Devices from the Advanced System Setup screen to configure the devices connected to the PCI option slots in the computer before running SETUP, the computer configures the P C I Devices options...
... select Boot Options from the PCI option cards. The default setting is a master or not, and select the timer values for an operating system when you turn on or reset your computer. If you disable the message, you can still press Del to start your system. Configuring PCI devices Select PCI Devices from the Advanced System Setup screen to configure the devices connected to the PCI option slots in the computer before running SETUP, the computer configures the P C I Devices options...
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... SETUP options: ignores any SETUP screen. To leave SETUP, press ESC from CMOS Save Values to CMOS Description Loads the factory default settings stored in ROM back into CMOS: if you change your configuration using SETUP and then have problems, you have made through your system's IDE interfaces for maximum performance with the operating system on your computer. From the SETUP Main Menu, you need for hard disk drives and other IDE devices. 2-20 Running SETUP and Installing Drivers...
... SETUP options: ignores any SETUP screen. To leave SETUP, press ESC from CMOS Save Values to CMOS Description Loads the factory default settings stored in ROM back into CMOS: if you change your configuration using SETUP and then have problems, you have made through your system's IDE interfaces for maximum performance with the operating system on your computer. From the SETUP Main Menu, you need for hard disk drives and other IDE devices. 2-20 Running SETUP and Installing Drivers...
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... Board Components" to locate jumpers.) Use the information in this section to change their settings. Do not change jumper settings, if necessary. Changing the Jumper Settings The jumpers on speed of CPU Parallel port ECP mode DMA channel (DRQ) settings Jumper number JP8 JP9 DRQ1 DMA channel On pins 1-2 * On pins 1-2 * DRQ3 DMA channel On pins 2-3 On pins 2-3 External cache size jumper settings External cache size JP10* 256KB Off 512KB On 1MB On JP11* Off Off On Installing and Removing Options 4-9 CPU...
... Board Components" to locate jumpers.) Use the information in this section to change their settings. Do not change jumper settings, if necessary. Changing the Jumper Settings The jumpers on speed of CPU Parallel port ECP mode DMA channel (DRQ) settings Jumper number JP8 JP9 DRQ1 DMA channel On pins 1-2 * On pins 1-2 * DRQ3 DMA channel On pins 2-3 On pins 2-3 External cache size jumper settings External cache size JP10* 256KB Off 512KB On 1MB On JP11* Off Off On Installing and Removing Options 4-9 CPU...
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... Enable VGA controller Disable VGA controller Clears the CMOS SETUP values Normal CMOS operation Disable DRAM parity checking if you installed 32-bit SlMMs Enable DRAM parity checking if you may need to remove them to locate the jumper(s). 2. see "Removing an Option Card" for instructions. 4-10 Installing and Removing Options and single-sided SlMMs Single-sided SlMMs only * Default setting Setting the Jumpers To change a jumper setting, follow these steps: 1. If any option cards are installed in your computer, you installed 36-bit SlMMs Enable IDE controller Disable...
... Enable VGA controller Disable VGA controller Clears the CMOS SETUP values Normal CMOS operation Disable DRAM parity checking if you installed 32-bit SlMMs Enable DRAM parity checking if you may need to remove them to locate the jumper(s). 2. see "Removing an Option Card" for instructions. 4-10 Installing and Removing Options and single-sided SlMMs Single-sided SlMMs only * Default setting Setting the Jumpers To change a jumper setting, follow these steps: 1. If any option cards are installed in your computer, you installed 36-bit SlMMs Enable IDE controller Disable...
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... externally accessible drive bays. see "Setting the IDE Device Jumpers and Locating Pin 1" in Chapter 4 for your new drive configuration. see "Replacing the Cover" in Chapters 5 and 6 for instructions on the system board and remove it from its jumper(s) are set correctly for instructions. If you may want to the bracket and slide the drive out of drive, including internal hard disk drives. Remove the screws securing the hard disk drive to disconnect the device cable from the computer. 5. Then see "Running SETUP...
... externally accessible drive bays. see "Setting the IDE Device Jumpers and Locating Pin 1" in Chapter 4 for your new drive configuration. see "Replacing the Cover" in Chapters 5 and 6 for instructions on the system board and remove it from its jumper(s) are set correctly for instructions. If you may want to the bracket and slide the drive out of drive, including internal hard disk drives. Remove the screws securing the hard disk drive to disconnect the device cable from the computer. 5. Then see "Running SETUP...
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... installed a display adapter card, make sure you set up the program for your monitor type matches the card type. see if the monitor displays an image. Troubleshooting 7-7 When you press a mouse button or a key on the screen, make sure you still do not see "Changing the Jumper Settings" in Chapter 4 for the Video System option in Chapter 2. If you disabled the built-in a power-saving mode. Also make sure your software. In addition, check that its power light is on the keyboard...
... installed a display adapter card, make sure you set up the program for your monitor type matches the card type. see if the monitor displays an image. Troubleshooting 7-7 When you press a mouse button or a key on the screen, make sure you still do not see "Changing the Jumper Settings" in Chapter 4 for the Video System option in Chapter 2. If you disabled the built-in a power-saving mode. Also make sure your software. In addition, check that its power light is on the keyboard...
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... not working correctly. See the documentation that do not exceed the system's power supply limits; If you installed a video adapter on your configuration after you disabled the built-in SETUP are using the proper cable to securely connect the device to update your main system board. Make sure the option card is installed correctly and is not touching any necessary DIP switches or jumpers on the Reset Configuration Data option. If you are using Windows 95, turn...
... not working correctly. See the documentation that do not exceed the system's power supply limits; If you installed a video adapter on your configuration after you disabled the built-in SETUP are using the proper cable to securely connect the device to update your main system board. Make sure the option card is installed correctly and is not touching any necessary DIP switches or jumpers on the Reset Configuration Data option. If you are using Windows 95, turn...
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... of computer, A-7 Diagnostics, power-on, 1-11, 2-13, 7-3, 7-17 DIP chips, see Video memory Disk optimization utility, 7-12 Diskette drive accessing, 2-15, 3-11, 7-9, A-6 bays, 1-10,4-6-7,5-2,5-13, 5-15-18, 5-20-21 boot sequence, 2-13, 7-3 cable, 5-4, 5-11-12, 5-14, 5-17, 5-20, 6-11 combo, A-4 configuring, 7-10 connectors, 4-8, 5-4, 5-11, 5-18 controller, A-4 errors, 7-9-10 installing, slimline computer, 5-1-22 installing, tower computer, 6-1-22 interface, 4-8 light, 3-9 power supply cable, 6-12 problems, 7-10 removing, 5-4-5, 5-20-21 restricting access, 2-15, 3-11, 7-9, A-6 types, A-6 2 Index
... of computer, A-7 Diagnostics, power-on, 1-11, 2-13, 7-3, 7-17 DIP chips, see Video memory Disk optimization utility, 7-12 Diskette drive accessing, 2-15, 3-11, 7-9, A-6 bays, 1-10,4-6-7,5-2,5-13, 5-15-18, 5-20-21 boot sequence, 2-13, 7-3 cable, 5-4, 5-11-12, 5-14, 5-17, 5-20, 6-11 combo, A-4 configuring, 7-10 connectors, 4-8, 5-4, 5-11, 5-18 controller, A-4 errors, 7-9-10 installing, slimline computer, 5-1-22 installing, tower computer, 6-1-22 interface, 4-8 light, 3-9 power supply cable, 6-12 problems, 7-10 removing, 5-4-5, 5-20-21 restricting access, 2-15, 3-11, 7-9, A-6 types, A-6 2 Index
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..., A-8 Environments, tested operating, A-15 EPSON, contacting, Intro-6 Ergonomic tips, 3-1-5 Errors controller, 7-18 diskette drive, 7-9-10 hard disk drive, 7-1 1-12 keyboard, 7-6 mouse, 7-6 power-on diagnostics, 1-11 read/ write, 7-12 Expansion buses ISA, Intro-3 PCI, Intro-3 External cache, Intro-2, see also Cache memory F Faceplate removing, 5-15, 6-10 replacing, 5-21 Files AUTOEXEC.BAT, 7-3 CONFIG.SYS, 2-22, 7-3 readme, 2-23 repairing, 7-10 SYSTEM.INI, 2-22 Fixed Disk Setup option, 2-5, 2-7 32 Bit I/ O, 2-7 Autotype Fixed Disk, 2-6 Large Disk Access Mode, 2-5 LBA Mode Control, 2-7 Multi...
..., A-8 Environments, tested operating, A-15 EPSON, contacting, Intro-6 Ergonomic tips, 3-1-5 Errors controller, 7-18 diskette drive, 7-9-10 hard disk drive, 7-1 1-12 keyboard, 7-6 mouse, 7-6 power-on diagnostics, 1-11 read/ write, 7-12 Expansion buses ISA, Intro-3 PCI, Intro-3 External cache, Intro-2, see also Cache memory F Faceplate removing, 5-15, 6-10 replacing, 5-21 Files AUTOEXEC.BAT, 7-3 CONFIG.SYS, 2-22, 7-3 readme, 2-23 repairing, 7-10 SYSTEM.INI, 2-22 Fixed Disk Setup option, 2-5, 2-7 32 Bit I/ O, 2-7 Autotype Fixed Disk, 2-6 Large Disk Access Mode, 2-5 LBA Mode Control, 2-7 Multi...
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... B port, 1-4, see also Keyboard Keyboard connecting, 1-3-5 errors, 7-6 port, 1-3-4, 4-8, A-5 problems, 7-6 specifications, A-6 using, 3-4 Keypad, numeric, 7-6 Keys, SETUP function, 2-3 L Lighting workspace, 3-3-4 Lights, see Indicator lights Location, choosing, 1-1-2 Lockup problems, 7-5 LPT Extended Mode, 1-7 M Main menu, SETUP, 2-2 Mass storage, Intro-2, 5-2, 6-2, A-5-6 Master hard disk drive, 2-7, 5-2, 5-13, 6-3, A-11 Math coprocessor, A-3 Measurements, computer, A-7 Memory addresses, Intro-3 banks, 4-8, 4-12 BIOS ROM, 2-1 cache, see Cache memory clearing, 3-10 CMOS RAM, A-3 configurations...
... B port, 1-4, see also Keyboard Keyboard connecting, 1-3-5 errors, 7-6 port, 1-3-4, 4-8, A-5 problems, 7-6 specifications, A-6 using, 3-4 Keypad, numeric, 7-6 Keys, SETUP function, 2-3 L Lighting workspace, 3-3-4 Lights, see Indicator lights Location, choosing, 1-1-2 Lockup problems, 7-5 LPT Extended Mode, 1-7 M Main menu, SETUP, 2-2 Mass storage, Intro-2, 5-2, 6-2, A-5-6 Master hard disk drive, 2-7, 5-2, 5-13, 6-3, A-11 Math coprocessor, A-3 Measurements, computer, A-7 Memory addresses, Intro-3 banks, 4-8, 4-12 BIOS ROM, 2-1 cache, see Cache memory clearing, 3-10 CMOS RAM, A-3 configurations...
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...True Color support, A-9 Turning off computer, 1-11 Turning on computer, 1-9-10 U Upgrading processor, 4-27-30 User password, see Password User-defined hard disk drive, 2-7 V VGA controller, Intro-2, 4-10, 4-17 monitor, 1-5-6 port, 1-3-5,4-8, see Video Video BIOS, Intro-3 colors, A-3, A-9 connector, 1-3-5, A-4 controller, A-3 DIP chips, see Video memory drivers, 2-1, 2-22 port, 1-3-5, A-4 problems, 7-7-8 resolutions, A-3, A-9 SOJDRAM chips, 4-22, A-2 standby mode, 2-17, 3-6, 7-7, A-2 time-out, 2-17, 3-7 Video memory installing, 4-22-23 location, 4-6, 4-8 requirements, A-9 specifications, Intro...
...True Color support, A-9 Turning off computer, 1-11 Turning on computer, 1-9-10 U Upgrading processor, 4-27-30 User password, see Password User-defined hard disk drive, 2-7 V VGA controller, Intro-2, 4-10, 4-17 monitor, 1-5-6 port, 1-3-5,4-8, see Video Video BIOS, Intro-3 colors, A-3, A-9 connector, 1-3-5, A-4 controller, A-3 DIP chips, see Video memory drivers, 2-1, 2-22 port, 1-3-5, A-4 problems, 7-7-8 resolutions, A-3, A-9 SOJDRAM chips, 4-22, A-2 standby mode, 2-17, 3-6, 7-7, A-2 time-out, 2-17, 3-7 Video memory installing, 4-22-23 location, 4-6, 4-8 requirements, A-9 specifications, Intro...