Epson ExpressStation User manual

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

FOR AMERICAN USERS

This

equipment

has

been

tested

and

found

comply

with

the

limits

for

class

digital

device,

pursuant

Part

15 of

the

FCC

Rules.

These

limits

are

designed

provide

reasonable

protection

against

harmful

interference

residential

installation.

This

equipment

generates,

uses,

and

can

radiate

radio

frequency energy

and,

if not

installed

and

used

accordance

with

the

instructions,

may

cause

harmful

interference

radio

and

television

reception.

However,

there

guarantee

that

interference

will

not

occur

particular

installation.

this

equipment

does

cause

interference

radio

and

television

reception,

which

can

be determined by turning

the

equipment

off

and

on,

the

user

encouraged

try

correct

the

interference

one

the

following

measures:

Reorient

relocate

the

receiving

antenna

Increase

the

separation

between

the

equipment

and

receiver

Connect

the

equipment

into

outlet

circuit

different

from

that

which

the

receiver

connected

Consult

the

dealer

experienced

radio/TV

technician

for

help

WARNING

The connection

non-shielded equipment

interface

cable

this

equipment

will

invalidate

the

FCC

Certification

this

device

and

may

cause

interference

levels

that

exceed

the

limits

established

the

FCC for

this

equipment.

the

responsibility of

the

user

obtain

and

use

shielded

equipment

interface

cable

with

this

device.

this

equipment

has

than

one

interface

connector,

not

leave

cables

connected

unused

interfaces.

Changes

modifications

not expressly

approved

the

manufacturer

could

void

the

user’s

authority

operate

the

equipment.

FOR CANADIAN USERS

This

digital

apparatus

does not

exceed

the

Class

limits

for

radio

noise emissions from

digital

apparatus

set

out

the

radio

interference

regulations of

the

Canadian

Department

Communications.

present

appareil

numerique n’emet

pas

bruits radioelectriques

depassant

les

limites

applicables

aux

appareils

numeriques

Classe

prescrites

dans

reglement

sur

brouillage

radioelectrique

edict6

par

Minis&e

des

Communications du

Canada.

EPSON

User’s Guide

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Epson

America,

Inc.,

makes

representations

warranties,

either

express

implied,

with

respect

anything

this

manual,

and

shall

not be

liable

for

any

implied

warranties

of merchantability

and

fitness

for

particular

purpose

for

any

indirect,

special,

consequential

damages.

Some

states

not

allow

the

exclusion

incidental

consequential

damages,

this

exclusion

may

not

apply

you.

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rights

reserved.

part

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publication

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form

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means,

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mechanical,

photocopying, recording,

otherwise,

without

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prior

written

permission

Epson

America,

Inc.

patent

liability

assumed

with

respect

the

use

of information

contained

herein.

Nor

any

liability

assumed

for

damages

resulting

from

the

use

the

information

contained

herein.

Further,

this

publication

and

features

described

herein

are

subject

change

without

notice.

The

power-on

diagnostic

error messages

and

error

tone

codes

Appendix

are

1985-1989,

Phoenix Technologies

Ltd.

TRADEMARKS

Epson

registered

trademark

and

Express

trademark of

Seiko

Epson

Corporation.

General

notice:

Other

product

names

used

herein

are

for

identification

purposes

only

and

may be

trademarks

their

respective

companies.

1992 by Epson

America,

Inc.

Torrance,

California

Y74399100600

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 from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a

damp cloth for cleaning; do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

Do not spill liquid of any kind on the computer.

Do not place the computer on an unstable cart, stand, or table.

Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are

provided for ventilation; do not block or cover these openings.

Do not place the computer near or over a radiator or heat

Operate the computer using the type of power source indicated

on its label. If you are not sure of the type of power available,

consult your dealer or local power company.

If you plan to operate the computer in Germany, observe the

following safety precaution:

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

AnschuliJ

des

Computers

die

Netzversorgung

muiS

sichergestellt

werden

daiS

die

Gebtiudeinstallation

mit

einem

ijberstromschutzschalter

abgesichert

ist.

Connect all equipment to properly grounded (earthed) power

outlets. If you are unable to insert the plug into an outlet, contact

your electrician to replace your outlet. Avoid using outlets on

the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that

regularly switch on and off.

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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 the

total of the ampere ratings of the devices plugged into the

extension cord does not exceed the ampere rating for the

extension cord. Also, make sure the total of all products plugged

into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.

12. Do not insert objects of any kind into this product through the

cabinet slots.

13. Except as specifically explained in this User’s Guide, do not

attempt to service the computer yourself. Refer all servicing to

qualified service personnel.

14. Unplug the computer from the wall outlet and refer servicing to

qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

When the power cord or plug is damaged.

If liquid has entered the computer.

If the computer does not operate normally when the operating

instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are

covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment

of other controls may result in damage and often requires

extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the

computer to normal operation.

If the computer has been dropped or the cabinet has been

damaged.

If the computer exhibits a distinct change in performance.

Contents

Introduction

System Features

...........................

Built-in Interfaces and Subsystems

..............

Upgradable Components

...................

Security Features

........................

Integrated Design Features

..................

Memory and Caching Features

................

Software

.............................

How to Use This Manual

......................

Where to Get Help

..........................

Chapter 1

Using Your Computer

Locking the Computer’s Cover

...........

Using the Password Features

.............

Setting Passwords

................

Entering Passwords

...............

Locking the Keyboard

.............

Changing or Deleting Passwords

.......

Changing the Processor Speed

............

Entering Keyboard Commands

........

Using the EISA System Utilities

........

Controlling the Speaker

................

. . . . .

1-1

. . . . .

1-2

. . . . .

1-3

. . . . .

1-7

. . . . .

1-8

. . . . .

1-9

. . . . .

1-11

. . . . .

1-12

. . . . .

1-12

. . . . .

1-13

Chapter 2 Accessing Internal Components

Special Precautions

.........................

2-1

Removing the Cover

.........................

2-3

Replacing the Cover

.........................

2-4

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Removing the Drive Housing

...................

2-5

Reinstalling the Drive Housing

..................

2-6

Chapter 3

Installing and Removing Options

Main System Board Map

......................

3-2

Main System Board Jumpers

....................

3-3

Option Cards

............................

3-5

Installing an Option Card

...................

3-6

Removing Option Cards

...................

3-7

Using the VGA Feature Connector

.............

3-8

Memory Modules

..........................

3-8

Installing Memory Modules

.................

3-9

Removing Memory Modules

................

3-10

Math Coprocessor

..........................

3-11

Installing a Math Coprocessor

................

3-12

Removing a Math Coprocessor

...............

3-13

Cache Module

............................

3-13

Installing a Cache Module

..................

3-13

Removing a Cache Module

..................

3-14

Video RAM

.............................

3-15

Installing Video RAM Chips

.................

3-15

Removing Video RAM Chips

................

3-16

Installing and Removing Disk Drives

..............

3-16

Installing or Removing a Diskette Drive

..........

3-17

Installing or Removing an Internal Drive

..........

3-19

Post-installation Setup Procedures

................

3-22

Chapter 4

Using the SCSl Subsystem

Setting the SCSI ID Numbers

...................

4-2

Installing the SCSI Terminators

..................

4-3

Installing or Connecting SCSI Devices

..............

4-4

Formatting and Partitioning a SCSI Hard Disk

.........

4-5

Installing the SCSI Device Drivers

................

4-6

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