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Epson ActionTower 8500 User Manual (187 pages)
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Epson
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Desktop
| Size: 1.34 MB
Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions
3
Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise
5
Computer Features
7
Introduction 1
7
Power-Saving Features
8
System and Video BIOS
9
How to Use this Manual
10
Bios Upgrades
10
Where to Get Help
11
Compuserve Online Support
12
Electronic Support Services
12
Table of Contents
14
Chapter 1 Setting up Your System
19
Choosing a Location
19
Setting the Voltage Selector Switch
20
Connecting System Components
21
Connecting a Keyboard or Mouse
22
Connecting a Monitor
23
Connecting a Parallel or Serial Device
25
Connecting the Power Cord
26
Turning on the Computer
27
Turning off the Computer
29
Chapter 2 Running SETUP and Installing Drivers
31
Running SETUP
31
Starting the SETUP Program
31
Using the System Setup Option
32
System Setup Options
33
Using the Fixed Disk Setup Option
34
Using the Advanced System Setup Options
37
Configuring Cache Memory
39
Setting the Boot Options
41
Selecting the Security Setup Options
42
Deleting Passwords
44
Using the Virus Protection Features
44
Setting the Green PC Features
46
Exiting SETUP
49
Running the Installation Program
51
Installing Video Drivers
51
Chapter 3 Using Your Computer
53
Working Comfortably
53
Using the Right Furniture
54
Positioning Your Monitor
55
Lighting Your Workspace
55
Using the Keyboard and Mouse
56
Maintaining Good Posture and Work Habits
57
Using Energy Wisely
58
Using Your Green PC Features
58
Inserting and Removing Diskettes
60
Stopping a Command or Program
61
Resetting the Computer
62
Using a Password
63
Chapter 4 Installing and Removing Options
65
Removing the Cover
66
Replacing the Cover
69
Locating the Internal Components
70
Locating the System Board Components
72
Changing the Jumper Settings
73
Setting the Jumpers
74
Installing Memory Modules (Simms)
76
Inserting Simms
77
Removing Slmms
79
Installing an Option Card
80
Installing a Card in the Slimline Computer (3-Slot Side)
81
Installing a Card in the Slimline Computer (2-Slot Side)
83
Installing a Card in the Tower Computer
84
Removing an Option Card
86
Adding Video Memory
86
Installing External Cache
88
Upgrading the Processor
91
Post-Installation Procedures
94
Chapter 5 Installing and Removing Drives in the Slimline Computer
95
Setting the IDE Device Jumpers and Locating Pin 1
96
Removing the Drive Mounting Bracket
98
Installing a Hard Disk Drive in the Mounting
99
Bracket
99
Installing the Hard Disk Drive
100
Replacing the Bracket in the Computer
101
Connecting the Hard Disk Drive Cables
102
Removing a Hard Disk Drive from the Mounting Bracket
106
Installing a Drive in an External Drive Bay
107
Attaching Mounting Frames to the Drive
108
Installing the Drive
109
Connecting the Drive and Power Cables
111
Removing a Drive from an External Bay
114
Chapter 6 Installing and Removing Drives in the Tower Computer
116
Setting the IDE Device Jumpers and Locating Pin 1
118
Installing a Drive in the Front Internal Drive Bay
120
Installing the Internal Drive
120
Connecting the Cables to the Front Internal Drive
121
Removing a Drive from the Front Internal Drive Bay
123
Installing a Drive in an External Bay
125
Removing a Drive from an External Bay
129
Installing a Drive in the Rear Internal Bracket
131
Removing a Drive from the Rear Internal Bracket
134
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
138
Identifying Your System
138
The Computer will Not Start
140
The Computer Does Not Respond
142
Keyboard Problems
143
Mouse Problems
143
Monitor Problems
144
Turn off Your Computer
145
Diskette Problems
146
Diskette Drive Problems
147
Hard Disk Drive Problems
147
CD-ROM Drive Problems
149
Password Problems
150
Software Problems
150
Printer or Scanner Problems
152
Option Card Problems
153
Memory Module Problems
154
External Cache Problems
154
Appendix Specifications
156
Computer Specifications
156
CPU and Memory
157
Controllers
158
Interfaces
159
Mass Storage
160
Keyboard
160
Mouse
160
SETUP Program
161
Power Supply
162
Option Slot Power Limits
162
Physical Characteristics
162
Environmental Requirements
163
System Memory Map
163
Video Resolutions and Colors
164
Hard Disk Drive Information
165
DMA Assignments
166
Hardware Interrupts
167
System I/0 Address Map
169
Connector Pin Assignments
169
Options Available from EPSON
170
Tested Operating Environments
170
Glossary
171
Dma Channel
173
Expansion Bus
173
Extended Memory
173
Flash Rom
173
Math Coprocessor
175
Memory Module
175
Shadow Ram
177
True Color
178
Zif Socket
178
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