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Product Support Bulletin(s) - Page 1
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Upgrade the current RECOVER.EXE file from version 1.2 to 1.3.
The RECOVER.EXE (1.3) can be downloaded from the Epson Forum on CompuServe or the Epson Bulletin Board System. It is located in the Desktop Computers - PC Library and the name of the file is REC_13.EXE.
To update the current RECOVER.EXE file from version 1.2 to version 1.3, make a diskcopy of the original Recovery Diskette and copy...
User Manual - Page 7
...expand your system, video, and cache memory, install option cards and additional drives, and upgrade your processor.
Computer Features
Your computer offers the following features:
586-class processor
At least 8MB of RAM (Random Access Memory), expandable to 128MB
PCI components on the main system board provide a direct line for caching, memory, and device control for all PCI devices
Introduction 1
User Manual - Page 10
... works with the SETUP program to support PCI option cards. When you turn on the computer after installing a PCI option card, the BIOS automatically configures interrupts, DMA channels, I/O addresses, and other settings. You can also customize these resources in SETUP.
BIOS Upgrades
Because the BIOS is stored in a flash ROM device, you can easily upgrade the BIOS information without replacing...
User Manual - Page 12
... software was installed on your computer, see the User's Digest for technical support information.
Electronic Support Services
If you have a modem, the fastest way to access helpful tips, specifications, drivers, application notes, DIP switch or jumper settings, and bulletins for EPSON products is through the online services below.
EPSON Bulletin Board Service
You can call the EPSON Bulletin Board...
User Manual - Page 30
...-only memory) chip on the system board. The BIOS ROM also contains default configuration settings for your hardware configuration, security options, and power-saving features that SETUP allows you to change. Any configuration information you set is backed up by a battery, so it is not erased when you turn off or reset the computer. You may also want to install drivers...
User Manual - Page 34
... your system without a keyboard (as a network server, for instance) so you do not receive keyboard errors
* Default setting
(1) If you installed a video adapter card, make sure you disable the on-board SVGA controller by setting jumper JP2 to position 2-3; see "Changing the Jumper Settings" in Chapter 4 for instructions.
(2) If the System memory and Extended memory values are not correct,
check...
User Manual - Page 37
... 95 for the first time. If you are using Windows 95, reset this option to Yes whenever you upgrade your computer or install a new component.
Configuring integrated peripherals Select Integrated Peripherals from the Advanced
System Setup menu to configure your serial port addresses, parallel port address, diskette drive controller, and parallel port mode.
2-8 Running SETUP and Installing Drivers
User Manual - Page 40
... ROM.
Configuring the advanced chipset Most of the Advanced Chipset Control options are for
test purposes only, and you should not change them. However, you will need to set the PCI clock frequency option if you upgrade your processor. The default setting is CPUCLK/ 1.5 (for 75 Mhz processors); change it to CPUCLK/ 2 if you install a 90 or 100 Mhz processor.
Running SETUP and Installing Drivers...
User Manual - Page 43
... allows you to restrict access to the computer's diskette drives or the virus protection features.
See the next sections for instructions on selecting the type of password prompting you want, and on entering, changing, or deleting passwords.
Note If both a Supervisor password and a User password are enabled, SETUP displays options for setting the User password only to users who logged on...
User Manual - Page 47
... system activity detection from Windows
VGA Access Detection (3)
Enabled Disabled *
Enables or disables checking of video activity to determine whether the system enters a power-saving mode
Hard Disk Port Activity
Enabled * Disabled
Enables or disables checking of hard disk drive activity to determine whether the system enters a power-saving mode
Serial Port Activity
Enabled * Disabled...
User Manual - Page 48
... on your configuration
cause errors in some applications. If you have problems, you may want to disablethe Hard Disk Standby Timer option (Disabled is the default setting).
(2) APM enhances your system's power-saving abilities by providing increased inactivity detection and lower CPU power states without degrading performance. Windows may provide a Power icon in the Control Panel that lets you...
User Manual - Page 50
... Novell ®NetWare versions 3.1 and higher (3.1X) Novell NetWare versions 4.0 and higher (4.0X). Before you install the PCI IDE drivers, make sure you back up your hard disk drive. Then use the installation program on the PCI IDE Drivers diskette to install the drivers.
Note Make sure you use the installation program to install the PCI IDE drivers; if you simply copy the driver files, they won...
User Manual - Page 51
... IDE interface;your hard disk drive must be compatible with ATA-2 specifications. To find out whether your drive supports ATA-2, see the drive documentation or contact the drive manufacturer to request a product specification.
Installing Video Drivers
Your system already includes Windows video drivers that let you get the best performance from your computer's built-in SVGA controller. If you are...
User Manual - Page 94
...Replacing the Cover." Then run SETUP and change the PCI clock frequency option if necessary. See "Configuring the advanced chipset" in Chapter 2 for more information.
Post-installation Procedures
After you install or remove options such as SIMMs, video memory, cache memory, processor, or option cards, you must run SETUP so it can automatically update the computer's configuration. You may also want...
User Manual - Page 145
... your software applications displays incorrectly.
For the best display performance, your system has been set to run Windows with the High Color palette (64 thousand colors). Some application programs you may install work better with the 256 color palette. If you want to change your color palette, you can use the Display utility in the Windows 95 Control Panel...
User Manual - Page 148
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If you are using MS-DOS and Windows 3.1, make sure the PCI IDE driver is installed and loaded; see "Installing the PCI IDE Drivers" in Chapter 2. To take advantage of the driver, your hard disk drive must be compatible with the ATA-2 specification; check your hard disk drive documentation for this information.
Some hard disk drives may not support the power management features on your system. You...
User Manual - Page 149
... MS-DOS and Windows 3.1, check that your PCI IDE driver is installed and loaded; see "Installing the PCI IDE Drivers" in Chapter 2.
If you cannot access data on your hard disk or you are seeing read/ write errors, the disk may have a physical problem. Contact your Authorized EPSON Servicer or the EPSON Connection.
CD-ROM Drive Problems
Make sure the drive contains the correct CD-ROM disc. Make...
User Manual - Page 150
... JP6 back to the Off position. Then turn on the computer again. If you want to set a new password, use SETUP as described under "Selecting the Security Setup Options" in Chapter 2.
Software Problems
Your operating system won't start after you installed the PCI IDE drivers.
If you installed PCI IDE drivers for another operating system, such as UNIX, make sure you followed...
User Manual - Page 153
... Advanced System Setup 0ptions" in Chapter 2 for instructions. Perform setup procedures for any software you are using with the card.
See the documentation that came with the option card to set any necessary DIP switches or jumpers on the card. If you installed a video adapter on an option card, make sure you disabled the built-in VGA controller by changing the setting of jumper...
User Manual - Page 187
...True Color support, A-9 Turning off computer, 1-11 Turning on computer, 1-9-10
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Upgrading processor, 4-27-30 User password, see Password User-defined hard disk drive, 2-7
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VGA controller, Intro-2, 4-10, 4-17 monitor, 1-5-6 port, 1-3-5,4-8, see Video
Video BIOS, Intro-3 colors, A-3, A-9 connector, 1-3-5, A-4 controller, A-3 DIP chips, see Video memory drivers, 2-1, 2-22 port, 1-3-5, A-4 problems...