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Epson 486SX User Manual

Epson 486SX User Manual (233 pages)

Epson Personal Computer User Manual

Brand: Epson | Category: Desktop | Size: 1.5 MB

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions
5
Table of Contents
9
Introduction
14
Operating Systems and Other Software
15
Optional Equipment
15
How to Use this Manual
16
VGA Utilities
16
Where to Get Help
18
Chapter 1 Setting up Your System

19
- Choosing a Location
  19
- Connecting a Monitor
  21
  - Using the VGA Interface
    22
  - Using a Display Adapter Card
    24
- Removing the Protector Card
  21
- Connecting a Printer or Other Device
  25
  - Using the Parallel Interface
    25
  - Using the Serial Interface
    27
- Connecting the Keyboard
  28
- Connecting the Mouse
  29
- Connecting the Power Cord
  31
- Turning on the Computer
  32
  - Turning off the Computer
    34
Chapter 2 Running the Setup Program

35
Chapter 3 Using Your Computer

68
Chapter 4

77
Enhancing System Operations

77
Chapter 5 Accessing Internal Components

91
- Special Precautions
  91
- Removing the Cover
  92
- Removing the Front Panel
  94
- Removing the Subassembly
  96
- Replacing the Subassembly
  98
- Replacing the Front Panel
  100
- Replacing the Cover
  101
- Post-Installation Setup
  102
Chapter 6 Installing and Removing Options

104
- Main System Board
  106
- Jumper Settings
  107
  - Changing the Jumper Settings
    110
- Option Cards
  111
  - Installing Option Cards
    113
  - Removing an Option Card
    115
- Memory Modules
  116
  - Installing Memory Modules
    117
  - Removing the Memory Card
    118
  - Using the Correct Drive Bay
    124
  - Setting the IDE Hard Disk Drive Jumpers
    125
    
    Changing the Jumper Settings
    126
  - Installing or Removing a Drive in the External Bay
    128
    
    Installing a Drive
    128
    
    Removing a Drive
    134
  - Installing or Removing a Drive in the Internal Bay
    136
    
    Removing a Drive
    137
  - Installing a Drive
    138
  - Connecting the Cables
    140
Chapter 7 Installing and Removing Drives

123
Appendix A Physically Formatting a Hard Disk

143
- Choosing the Type of Format
  144
  - Formatting a New Disk
    145
  - Reformatting a Used Disk
    146
  - Selecting an Option
    146
  - Starting the Formatting Process
    146
- Option 1, Format
  147
  - Modifying the Defective Track Table
    149
  - Formatting the Disk
    150
- Option 2, Destructive Surface Analysis
  151
- Option 3, Non-Destructive Surface Analysis
  154
- Exiting the Hard Disk Format Menu
  155
Appendix B Troubleshooting

156
- Identifying Your System
  156
- Error Messages
  157
- The Computer Won't Start
  160
- The Computer Does Not Respond
  161
  - Restoring the Power Supply
    164
- Password Problems
  165
  - Removing a Password
    166
  - Setting a New Password
    168
- Keyboard Problems
  169
- Monitor Problems
  170
- Diskette Problems
  172
- Diskette Drive Problems
  174
- Hard Disk Problems
  175
  - Installing the Drive
    175
  - Preparing the Drive
    176
  - Accessing Data on the Drive
    177
- Software Problems
  178
- Printer Problems
  179
- Option Card Problems
  181
- Mouse Problems
  182
  - Using the MOUSE7PT.EXE Program
    182
- Memory Module Problems
  184
- Math Coprocessor Problems
  185
Appendix C Performing System Diagnostics

186
- Starting System Diagnostics
  187
- Selecting an Option
  189
- Modifying the Device List
  190
- Selecting a Test
  191
  - Resuming from an Error
    192
- Error Messages
  195
Appendix D Specifications

199
- CPU and Memory
  199
- Controllers
  200
- Interfaces
  200
- Power Supply
  201
- Mass Storage Bays
  201
- Keyboard
  202
- Environmental Requirements
  202
- Physical Characteristics
  202
- System Memory Map
  204
Glossary

205
- Analog Monitor
  205
- Application Program
  205

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