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Chapter 1Setting Up Your SystemTo set up your computer, follow the eight steps in this chapter.You may want to open this manual’s back cover foldout s

1Choosing a LocationWhen selecting a place to set up your system, choose a safe,convenient location that provides the following:0A flat, hard surface.

2Removing the Protective CardIf you have only a 3.5-inch diskette drive (one that usesdiskettes that are 3.5 inches wide), go to step 3.If you have a

3Connecting a MonitorThe way you connect your monitor to the computer dependson the type of monitor you have. If you have a VGA monitor(or a multifreq

3. Examine the connector end of the monitor cable and positionit to line up with the VGA port on the computer. Then plugthe cable into the port, as sh

5.Plug the monitor power cord into the monitor’s power inlet,as shown below.monitor power inlet6. Plug the other end of the power cord into an appropr

Using a Display Adapter CardIf you are not using a VGA monitor or if you want to install adisplay adapter card to control your VGA monitor, read thegu

Once you have installed your adapter card, return to thissection to connect your monitor. If your monitor came with itsown manual, follow the instruct

Using the Parallel PortFollow these steps to connect a parallel printer to yourcomputer:1.Place the printer next to the computer with their backs faci

3.Connect the other end of the cable to the printer as shownbelow. To secure the cable, squeeze the clips at each side ofthe printer port and push the

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Using the Serial PortIf you have a serial printer, a modem, or other peripheraldevice, you can connect it to the serial (RS-232C) port on theback of t

5Connecting the KeyboardTo connect the keyboard, hold the cable connector so the arrowon the connector faces up. Insert it into the keyboard port, jus

You can change the angle of the keyboard by adjusting the legson the bottom. Turn it over and flip each leg upward until itlocks into place, as shown

NoteIf you have a mouse that requires a different type of port,you can connect it to the built-in serial port or install anappropriate option card to

If your system has not already been configured, you may needto install a mouse driver. See your mouse manual.7Connecting the Power CordTo connect the

8Turning On the ComputerAfter you set up your system, you’re ready to turn on thepower. Follow these steps:1.Turn your computer around so the front pa

4. If necessary, use the controls on your monitor to adjust thebrightness and contrast until characters on the screen areclear and at a comfortable le

Chapter 2Running the SETUP ProgramIf your computer was not preconfigured, you need to run theSETUP program the first time you use your computer to def

0Type(s) of diskette and hard disk drive(s) installed0Cache, cache testing, and non-cacheable address operationfor the internal cache.The configuratio

You see the first screen of SETUP information:[More... Date/Time Date:O9/15/1993 Time:13:19:44 <Enter> to edit|Use <+> or <->

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

Selecting optionsA solid cursor bar highlights the option currently selected. Youcan scroll through the options using [II and m Whenyou reach an optio

SETUP key functions (continued)[Ent#lEEISelects the highlighted option so you can change itssettingChange the current setting; for numeric parameters,

4.Type four digits for the year, such as 1993, and press Ibgrl.(If you make a mistake, press GGCl to erase thecharacters before you press @El.)If you

The Auto speed and Power-on low speed options allowyou to set your computer’s processor to operate at one of threespeeds: high, low, and automatic.Hig

Setting the Fast Boot OptionThe Fastboot option allows you to speed up power-ondiagnostic testing when you turn on or reset your computer.When you ena

The Shadow RAM areas option allows you to enable ordisable shadow RAM in the address ranges listed below. Thedefault setting for each area is listed i

Setting the Keyboard OptionsThere are four keyboard options available:0 Keyboard function0 Keyboard delayQ Keyboard speed0Num Lock status after boot.T

Installed EquipmentSETUP displays information about the following equipmentthat it detects in your system under the Installedequipment heading:0Number

SETUP may detect a built-in or optional math coprocessor onyour computer’s CPU card. You see Yes at the Mathcoprocessor option if SETUP detects a math

If you install additional parallel or serial ports on one or moreoption cards, you may want to reassign the built-in ports ordisable them. Follow thes

11.If you use an extension cord with the computer, make sure thetotal of the ampere ratings of the devices plugged into theextension cord does not exc

NoteBe sure to set the jumpers on any parallel or serial portoption card(s) you install to indicate how you want theport(s) to be assigned. The SETUP

Setting the Password OptionsThe SETUP program lets you set an optional password tocontrol who can use your system. If you do not want to set apassword

7.You see the prompt Enter Password Again. Type yourpassword and press [ThePasswordoptionsettingchanges to Set.NoteBe sure to remember the password yo

Changing a PasswordIf you need to change the password you set, follow these steps:1.2.3.4.5.6.If you are already running SETUP, go to step 2.If you ar

3.Press m or [-I . You see a prompt to enter your oldpassword.4. Type your old password and press [Enbrl. The Passwordsecurity option setting changes

Setting the Hard Disk Drive(s)The SETUP program lets you select the type of hard diskdrive(s) installed in your computer. If you have two hard diskdri

Hard disk drive types2-20Running the SETUP Program

Hard disk drive types (continued)lActual size when formatted may be slightly different than the size listed onthe drive label.tHard disk drive support

Defining your own drive typeIf the parameters for your hard disk that are listed in itsdocumentation do not match any of the types listed in the table

Setting the Non-cache AreasYour computer automatically caches all of your systemmemory except for four of the system defined non-cacheaddress areas li

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You may want to disable caching in a certain address area toavoid any memory conflicts if you install an option card orother device that uses the same

You can also disable power-on diagnostic testing of your cacheif you are receiving cache errors that prevent you from usingyour computer. This way, yo

You made changes, and want to save them and exitSETUPPress m You see the following menu:Save and ExitNo Save and ExitReturn to SetupHighlight Save a

You made changes and want to exit SETUP withoutsaving the changesPress [ You see the following menu:Save and ExitNo Save and ExitReturn to SetupHighli

You do not see the Save and Exit option because you havealready saved the latest chart es to your computer’s CMOSRAM when you pressedbelFlO. Highlight

Post-SETUP ProceduresIf you have just run SETUP for the first time, you now need toinstall the operating system on your computer. See youroperating sy

Appendix AUsing MemoryYour computer comes with 4MB of memory, and you may haveinstalled additional memory-either with single inline memorymodules (SIM

Reserved memory is memory in the range 640KB to 1MB. Thesystem enhances its performance by using 256KB of thismemory as shadow RAM. Some of the remain

You can also purchase separate expanded memory managerprograms, such as QEMM.® However, if you are usingMS-DOS, Windows, and other compatible programs

IndexAAC power inlet, 1-15Addresses,I/O, 2-12-13memory, 2-8 -9, 2-23 -24, A-1 -2non-cacheable, 2-2, 2-23 -24Alternate VGA interface, 1-7Analog connect

Diskette drive,number of, 2-11 -12, 2-18protective card, 1-3type(s), 2-2, 2-18Display adapter, 1-4, 1-7 -8, 2-11Driver(s), 1-15, 1-17Drives, see Diske

Memory,count, 1-16expanded, A-2 -3extended, 2-1, 2-3, A-1 -2general information, A-1 -3LIM EMS, A-2manager, A-1 -3map, A-3RAM, 2-1 -2, 2-8 -9, 2-24, 2

Port,addresses, 2-12-14configuration, 2-12keyboard, 1-12,1-14monitor, 1-4-8,2-11mouse, 1-12-14parallel, 1-8 -10, 2-1, 2-12-14primary, 2-12-14serial, 1

SETUP program,internal cache, 2-2, 2-14 -15internal drive controllers, 2-14I/O addresses, 2-12-14I/O ports, 2-12-13keyboard delay, 2-1, 2-10keyboard f

VVDISK, A-2VGA (Video graphics array),alternate interface, 1-7color, 2-10device drivers, 1-17display adapter, 1-4, 1-7 -8, 2-11feature connector, 1-7i

ContentsIntroductionChapter 1Setting Up Your System1 Choosing a Location...1-22 Removing the Protective Card...1-3

Setting the Password Options...2-15Changing a Password...2-17Deleting a Password...2-17Setting th

This manual explains how to set up your Epson® Progression™computer. Chapter 1 provides simple step-by-step instructionsfor setting up your system and