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®
Endeavor
User’s Guide
Daily usage, options, diagnostics
and troubleshooting
EPSON
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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. a9
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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. 5. Do not place the computer on an unstable cart, stand, or table. 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. Do not insert objects of any kind into this product through the 12. cabinet slots. 13. Except as specifically explained in this Us
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Instructions Importantes de Sécurité 1. Lire complètement les instructions qui suivant et les conserver pour references futures. 2. Bien suivre tous les avertissements et les instructions indiqués sur l’ordinateur. Debrancher l’ordinateur de toute sortie murale avant le nettoyage. 3. 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 effrité. 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 amperes du cordon de rallonge. La quantité totale des appareils branches dans la prise murale ne doit jamais exéder 15 amperes. 12. Ne jamais inserer un objet de quelque sorte que ce soit dans les cavites de cet appareil. 13. Sauf tel que spécifié da
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Contents Introduction VGA Utilities 2 ............................. Optional Equipment 2 ......................... Memory ............................. 2 Drives 3 .............................. Over Drive Processor 3 ...................... Math Coprocessor 3 ....................... Alternate VGA Interface 3 .................... How to Use This Manual 4 ...................... Chapter 1 Using Your Computer Turning On the Computer l-2 ..................... Turning Off the Computer l-5 ............
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.................. l-24 Changing the Processor Speed ............... l-26 Preparing the Hard Disk for Moving l-27 ......... Using AUTOEXEC.BAT and Other Batch Files Installing and Removing Options Chapter 2 2-2 ..................... How to Use This Chapter 2-3 ............. Locating the Internal Components ........................ 2-4 Removing the Cover ................... 2-6 Changing the Jumper Settings ...................... 2-9 Setting the Jumpers .................... 2-11 Memory Modules (SI
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............... 3-17 Installing a Drive in a Horizontal Bay ........ 3-19 Attaching Mounting Frames to a Hard Disk ....................... 3-20 Installing the Drive ..................... 3-24 Connecting the Cables ............ 3-29 Removing a Drive From a Horizontal Bay Connecting the Hard Disk Drive Ribbon Cable to the ........................... 3-33 System Board .................... 3-36 Post-installation Procedures Chapter 4 Running System Diagnostics ........................ 4-2 Starting th
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Troubleshooting Chapter 6 6-l ...................... Identifying Your System 6-2 ........................... Error Messages 6-6 ..................... The Computer Won’t Start 6-7 ................ The Computer Does Not Respond 6-9 ................. Restoring the Power Supply 6-10 ......................... Password Problems 6-11 .................... Accessing Your System 6-12 ......................... Keyboard Problems 6-13 .......................... Monitor Problems 6-15 .........................
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lntroduction Your new Epson® computer is a fast, high-performance system offering flexibility and expandability in a compact design. It provides the following features: cl 486SX/25, 486DX/33, or 486DX2/50 microprocessor cl 4MB of internal memory, expandable to 32MB cl System and video BIOS shadow RAM cl 8KB of internal processor cache cl 512KB or 1MB of on-board video memory (512KB systems are expandable to 1MB) CI Math coprocessor built into the 486DX/33 and 486DX2/50 microprocessor chips cl Bu
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Using the built-in interfaces, you can connect most of your peripheral devices directly to the computer so you don’t have to install option cards. You can use the option slots to enhance your system with extra functions such as a modem card or additional interface ports. The VGA controller supports standard resolutions up to 640 x 480 in 16 colors and extended resolutions up to 1024 x 768 in 16 colors (interlaced and non-interlaced), and lower resolutions in up to 256 colors. With 1MB of video m
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Drives Your system can support up to three internal mass storage devices, including hard disk drives, diskette drives, a tape drive, or a CD-ROM drive. As your storage needs expand, you can install additional drives. Over Drive Processor Depending on which system you have, you may be able to ® enhance your system by installing an Intel OverDrive™ processor. This processor doubles the internal clock speed so your system runs much faster. Math Coprocessor If you have the 486SX/25, you may want to
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How to Use This Manual This manual contains the information you need to get the best results from your computer. You don’t have to read everything in this book; check the following summary. Chapter 1 covers general operating procedures, such as turning the computer on and off, using disks and disk drives, entering a password, and changing the processor speed. Chapter 2 describes how to remove and replace the computer’s cover, change jumper settings, and install optional equipment such as option
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Chapter 1 Using Your Computer This chapter briefly describes the following operations: Cl Turning the computer on and off Ll Using disks and disk drives 0 Using special keys on the keyboard Q Stopping a command or program Cl Resetting the computer CI Using a password 0 Changing the processor speed Cl Preparing a hard disk for moving CI Using AUTOEXEC.BAT and other batch files. l-l Using Your Computer
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If you want basic information on turning the computer on and off, using your disk drives and keyboard, stopping commands, or resetting the computer, read the first five sections in this chapter. If you are familiar with these aspects of operating a computer, you can skip to page l-23 to learn about system operations specific to your computer, such as using a password and changing the processor speed. Turning On the Computer Before turning on your computer, check the following safety rules to avo
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2. If you do not have a hard disk, insert your main operating system diskette in drive A. Note If you do not have a hard disk, you need to insert the operating system diskette each time you turn on your system so the computer can copy the operating system to its memory. See your operating system manual for more information. 3. To turn on the computer, press the power button located on the right side of the front panel, as shown below. power (SPEED) indicator power button The power indicator ligh
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If you have made a major change to your system, such as adding a disk drive, the computer may take a few minutes to complete power-on diagnostics the first time you turn it on. When the system has successfully completed its diagnostics, you see the following prompt: Press Del to start SETUP Note If your computer’s configuration does not match the information stored in the computer’s CMOS RAM (defined through the SETUP program), you see an error message. Press [Delete) to run the SETUP program to
