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EPSON Endeavor 468C
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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio and television receptio
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® EPSON User’s Guide This manual is printed on recycled paper and is 100% recyclable.
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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 of merchantability 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. COPYRIGHT NOTICE All rights reserved. No part of t
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Important Safety Instructions 1. Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the computer. 3. Unplug the computer from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning; do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. 4. Do not spill liquid of any kind on the computer, Do not place the computer on an unstable cart, stand, or table. 5. 6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilatio
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10. Do not allow the computer’s power 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 Us
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Instructions Importantes de Sécurité 1. Lire complètement les instructions qui suivent et les conserver pour references futures. 2. Bien suivre tous les avertissements et les instructions indiqués sur l’ordinateur. 3. Débrancher l’ordinateur de toute sortie murale avant le nettoyage. Utiliser un chiffon humide; ne jamais utiliser un nettoyeur liquide ou une bonbonne aerosol. 4. Ne jamais renverser un liquide d’aucune sorte sur l’ordinateur. 5. Ne pas placer l’ordinateur sur un chariot, un suppor
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10. S’assurer que le cordon d’alimentation de l’ordinateur n’est pas effrite. 11. Dans le cas où on utilise un cordon de rallonge avec l’ordinateur, on doit s’assurer que la valeur totale d’ampères branches dans le cordon n’excède en aucun temps les ampères du cordon de rallonge. La quantité totale des appareils branches dans la prise murale ne doit jamais excéder 15 amperes. 12. Ne jamais insérer un objet de quelque sorte que ce soit dans les cavités de cet appareil. 13. Sauf tel que spécifié d
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Contents ................... ...... 2 VGA Utilities ............... ...... 2 Optional Equipment .............. ...... 2 System Memory ...... 3 Cache Memory ............... ............... ...... 3 Video Memory ............ ...... 3 OverDrive Processor ............. ...... 3 Math Coprocessor .................... ...... 3 Drives ............ ...... 4 How to Use This Manual .... ...... 5 Conventions Used in This Manual ................ ...... 6 Where to Get Help Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System 1 C
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Chapter 2 Running the SETUP Program 2-3 Starting the SETUP Program .................... ...................... 2-4 Entering SETUP Options 2-4 Selecting Options ....................... ..................... 2-5 Setting the Date and Time .................... 2-5 Setting the Diskette Drive(s) .................. 2-6 Setting the Hard Disk Drive(s) 2-7 Hard Disk Drive Types .................... Defining Your Own Drive Type ............... 2-9 ................. 2-9 Setting the Primary Display Type 2-l
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Inserting and Removing Diskettes......... 3-9 Using a Single Diskette Drive System....... 3-10 Formatting Diskettes ............. 3-11 Making Backup Copies ............ 3-11 Caring for Diskettes .............. 3-12 Using a Hard Disk Drive ........... 3-12 Special Keys on the Keyboard ........... 3-14 Stopping a Command or Program......... 3-15 Resetting the Computer ............... 3-16 Using a Password .................. 3-17 Using the Hot Key Feature .......... 3-17 Changing or Deleting a Pas
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lnstalling and Removing Drives Chapter 5 5-3 ...................... How to Use This Chapter 5-4 ............... Setting the Hard Disk Drive Jumpers 5-4 ........................ Where to Go Next ............. 5-5 Installing a Hard Disk in the Vertical Bay 5-5 ............... Removing the Mounting Frames 5-7 .................... Installing the Hard Disk ..................... 5-l1 Connecting the Cables .......... 5-14 Removing a Hard Disk From the Vertical Bay ............... 5-16 Installing a Driv
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6-18 Printer Problems ........................... 6-20 ....................... Option Card Problems 6-20 Mouse Problems ........................... 6-21 ..................... Memory Module Problems 6-22 External Cache Problems ...................... 6-22 ........................... Battery Problems Appendix A Specifications A-l CPU and Memory . . . .......... Controllers . . . . . . . ......... A-2 A-2 Interfaces . . . . . . . . ......... A-3 Mass Storage . . . . . . ......... Input Devices . .
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Ihtroduction ® Your new Epson computer is a fast, high-performance system offering flexibility and expandability in a compact design. Standard features include: qq 486SX/25 MHz, 486DX/33 MHz, or 486DX2/50 MHz microprocessor qq 4MB of internal memory, expandable to 36MB qq System and video BIOS shadow RAM qq 8KB of internal processor cache, with support for 64KB, 128KB, or 256KB external cache qq 512KB of on-board video memory, expandable to 1MB qq Math coprocessor built into the microprocessor f
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With 512KB standard video memory, the built-in VGA adapter supports resolutions of up to 800 x 600 (256 colors), and 640 x 480 (64K colors). Extend the video memory to 1MB to support resolutions of 1280 x 1024 (16 colors), 1024 x 768 (256 colors), or 800 x 600 (64K colors). If you install a high-resolution graphics adapter card or full-motion, multi-media card, you can connect it to the computer’s VGA feature connector. This allows you to use the adapter’s special graphics features while accessi
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Cache Memory You can increase the cache memory on your main system board to 256KB by having additional SRAM chips installed by an Authorized Epson Servicer. Additional cache allows your system to access frequently used data faster. Video Memory You can add video memory chips to your system board to increase the video memory to 1MB and support higher video resolutions, multimedia graphics adapter cards, or applications that require higher memory. OverDrive Processor You can enhance your 25 MHz or
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How to Use This Manual You don’t have to read everything in this book to use your computer; see the following chapter summaries to find the sections you need. Chapter 1 provides steps for setting up your system and connecting peripheral devices. Chapter 2 describes how to run the SETUP program to define your computer’s configuration. Do this the first time you use your computer. If you change the configuration later, you will need to run it again. Chapter 3 covers general operating procedures, s
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Conventions Used in This Manual This manual uses the following type conventions: Introduction 5
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Where to Get Help If you purchased your computer outside the United States, please contact your dealer or the marketing location nearest you for customer support and service. International marketing locations are listed at the back of this manual. If you purchased your computer in the United States, Epson provides the following support services through the Epson SM Connection : q Technical assistance with the installation, configuration, and operation of Epson products q On-site Servicer referra
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Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System To set up your computer, follow the steps in this chapter. If you purchased additional options, see Chapters 4 and 5 for instructions on how to install them before you set up your system. Setting Up Your System 1-1
