Epson EL 486UC+ User manual

EPSON

User’s Guide

663

This manual is printed on 50% recycled paper, 10% post-consumer content.

Read This First

Before you set up your EPSON®EL 486UC+ computer, read

this card for guidelines on how to get started. Also keep it

around for future reference because it provides important

information about your system and how to get technical

assistance when you need it.

Setting Up Your System

Most systems sold by EPSON Direct” are preconfigured; all the

hardware and software (such as MS-DOS® and Microsoft®

Windows™, is already installed. However, be sure to follow

these general procedures when setting up your system:

Install any internal options. If you purchased additional,

optional equipment that goes inside the computer—such as

option cards, memory modules, a hard disk, or a diskette

drive-you should install these devices first. See Chapters 4

and 5 in your User's Guide for instructions.

Set up the computer. Follow the steps in Chapter 1 of the

User's Guide to connect your system components and in

Chapter 2 to run the SETUP program.

Install your Windows applications and other software.

Install any Windows applications and other software

programs you plan to use. See the documentation that

came with the application programs for instructions.

Note

Be sure to make backup copies of all the diskettes you

use to set up your system and install your software.

Install VGA device drivers and utilities. If you have a

monitor that supports resolutions over 640 x 480, you’ll

probably want to use some of the VGA device drivers and

utilities that came with your computer to enhance the

display capabilities of your built-in VGA adapter. Drivers

for Windows have been installed on the hard disk. To

install additional drivers, see the README file on the

Utility diskette for instructions.

Where to Get Help

EPSON provides the following support services through

EPSON Direct and the EPSON Connection:“”

Technical assistance with the installation, configuration,

and operation of EPSON products

Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized EPSON

Customer Care Center

Assistance with Extra Care Road Service

Sales of accessories, manuals, or parts for EPSON products

through EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766

Customer relations

EPSON technical information library fax service

Product literature on current and new products.

If you need help with any software you are using, see the

documentation that came with it for technical support.

EPSON Direct: (800) 374-7300

EPSON Connection: (800) 922-8911

CompuServe On-line Support

If you have a modem, the fastest way to access helpful tips,

specifications, drivers, application notes, tables for DIP switch

or jumper settings, and bulletins for EPSON products is

through the Epson America Forum on CompuServe.®

If you are not currently a member of CompuServe, you are

eligible for a free introductory membership as an owner of an

EPSON product. This membership entitles you to:

An introductory $15 credit on CompuServe

Your own user ID and password

A complimentary subscription to Compu Serve Magazine,

CompuServe’s monthly publication.

To take advantage of this offer, call (800) 848-8199 in the United

States and Canada and ask for representative #529. In other

countries, call the following U.S. telephone number:

(614) 529-1611, or your local CompuServe access number.

If you are already a CompuServe member, simply type

GO EPSON at the menu prompt to reach the Epson America

Forum.

Important Record lnformation

Take a moment to write down some important information

about your system. You can easily refer to this card if you call

for assistance.

Computer serial number:

Purchase date:

Monitor serial number:

Printer serial number:

Otherdevice serial number:

Option cardsinstalled:

Slot I:Slot 2:

Slot 3: Slot 4:

Slot 5:

MSDOSversion and serial number:

Windowsversion and serial number:

Software Version

program number

Serial

number

EPSON is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

EPSON Direct and EPSON Connection are service marks of Epson America, Inc.

Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be

trademarks of their respective companies.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY

Epson America makes no representations or warranties, either express or implied, by or

with respect to anything in this manual, and shall not be liable for any implied warranties

ofmerchantability and fitness for a particular purpose or for any indirect, special, or

consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or

consequential damages, so this exclusion may not apply to you.

COPYRlGHT NOTICE

system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical,

photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Epson

America, Inc. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of information

contained herein. Nor is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the

information contained herein. Further, this publication and features described herein are

subject to change without notice.

TRADEMARKS

EPSON is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation

EPSON Connection is a service mark of Epson America, Inc

General notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and

may be trademarks of their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in

those marks.

Torrance, California, USA 6/94

Important Safety Instructions

Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow

all warnings and instructions marked on the computer.

Unplug the computer before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only.

Do not spill liquid on the computer.

Do not place the computer on an unstable surface or near a radiator

or heat register.

Do not block or cover the openings in the computer’s cabinet. Do not

insert objects through the slots.

Use only the type of power source indicated on the computer’s label.

Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets. Avoid

using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control

systems that regularly switch on and off.

Do not let the computer’s power cord become damaged or frayed.

If you use an extension cord with the computer, make sure the total

ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does

not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure the total of all

devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.

Except as specifically explained in this User's Guide, do not attempt

to service the computer yourself. Adjust only those controls that are

covered by the operating instructions.

Unplug the computer and refer servicing to qualified service

personnel under the following conditions:

If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the

computer; if the computer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged;

if the computer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct

change in performance.

If you plan to use the computer in Germany, observe the following:

To provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-current

protection for this computer, the building installation must be

protected by a 16 Amp circuit breaker.

Beim AnschluB des Computers an die Netzversorgung muB

sichergestellt werden, dab die Gebäudeinstallation mit einem

16 A Überstromschutzschalter abgesichert ist.

iii

Importantes instructions de sécurité

Lire attentivement les instructions suivantes et les conserver pour les

consulter en cas de besoin. Observer soigneusement tous les

avertissements et directives marques sur l’ordinateur.

lDebrancher l’ordinateur avant de le nettoyer. N’utiliser qu’un chiffon

humide. Veiller a ne pas renverser de liquides sur l’appareil.

lNe pas placer l’ordinateur sur une surface instable ni près dune

source de chaleur.

lNe pas bloquer ni couvrir les orifices d’aération de l’appareil. Ne pas

introduire d’objets dans les ouvertures.

lUtiliser seulement le type de source d’alimentation électrique indiqué

sur l’etiquette.

lTout l’equipement doit être branche sur des prises de courant avec

contact de terre. Ne jamais utiliser une prise sur le même circuit

qu’un appareil a photocopies ou un systeme de contrôle de

ventilation avec commutation marche-arrêt automatique.

lS’assurer que le cordon d’alimentation de l’ordinateur n’est pas

abîmé ni effiloché.

lDans le cas ou on utilise un cordon de rallonge avec l’ordinateur,

s’assurer que l’intensite en amperes requise pour tous les appareils

branches sur ce cordon ne soit pas superieure a la capacite du cordon.

S’assurer aussi que cette intenste ne depasse jamais la somme de 15

amperes pour l’ensemble des appareils.

lSauf dans les cas specifiques expliques dans ce manuel de l’usager,

ne pas essayer d’entretenir ou de reparer l’ordinateur soi-même.

N’ajuster que les commandes décrites dans les directives.

lDebrancher l’ordinateur et contacter un technicien qualifié dans les

circonstances suivantes:

Si le cordon ou la prise sont abimes; si un liquide a pénétré a

l’interieur de l’appareil; si on a laisse tomber l’appareil ou si le boîtier

est endommage; si l’ordinateur ne fonctionne pas normalement ou

fonctionne d'une manière tres différente de l’ordinaire.

lPour utiliser l’ordinateur en Allemagne, il est nécessaire que le

batiment soit muni d’un disjoncteur de 16 amperes pour proteger

l’ordinateur contre les courts-circuits et le survoltage.

lntroduction

Your new EPSON®computer offers the following features:

Intel®486SW 25 MHz, 486DW 33 MHz, 486DX2/ 50, or

486DX2/ 66 MHz microprocessor

4MB of internal memory, expandable to 64MB

System and video BIOS shadow RAM

SKI3 of internal processor cache, with support for 64KB,

128KB, or 256KB of external cache

512KB of on board video memory, expandable to 1MB

Math coprocessor built into the microprocessor on the DX

and DX2 systems

Built-in VGA port

Two built-in serial ports and one built-in parallel port

One built-in PSI 2TMcompatible keyboard port and one

built-in PS/ 2 compatible mouse port

Three 16-bit, full-length and two 8-bit, half-length ISA

option slots (if your system has a DXor DX2 processor,

access to the bottom 16-bit slot may be restricted by the

heat sink/ fan assembly on the processor)

Support for up to four storage devices (two externally

accessible and two internal)

Password security.

Introduction 1

Using the built-in interfaces, you can connect most of your

peripheral devices directly to the computer, so you do not have

to install option cards. You can use the option slots to enhance

your system with extra functions such as a modem card, a

network controller card, or additional interface ports.

The shadow RAM feature speeds up processing by moving the

system and video BIOS into the RAM area of memory.

With the standard 512KB of video RAM, the VGA controller

supports standard resolutions up to 640 x 480 in 16 colors and

extended resolutions up to 640 x 480 in 256 colors or 1024 x 768

in 16 colors (interlaced or non-interlaced). When you upgrade

to 1MB of video RAM, the system supports extended

resolutions up to 1024 x 768 in 256 colors.

Your system may have been configured for you. If so,

everything you need to get started is already in place. Your

hardware configuration options have been set to ensure

optimal system performance. The hard disk drive already

contains the MS-DOS®operating system and Microsoft@

Windows.TMIn addition, the drivers needed to take advantage

of your system’s enhanced video resolutions have been

installed for you. Just connect your keyboard, mouse, and

monitor and you’re ready to go.

VGA Drivers

Your computer comes with VGA drivers for use with the

integrated VGA interface. With these drivers, you can take

advantage of the extended VGA features such as high

resolutions and 132-column text mode when you run popular

application programs. If your system was configured for you,

these drivers are already installed. If you need to install them

yourself, a README file on your Utility diskette describes how

to install the VGA drivers for common application programs.

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