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... switch AC inlet mouse port t serial port 1 - cover lock CPU Card CPU Cache memory OverDrive processor Interfaces Monitor Serial Parallel Mouse Keyboard Option slots Intel 486DX2, 66 MHz microprocessor; simulated 8 MHz processor speed selectable through software or keyboard command 8KB internal cache in the 486DX2/66 microprocessor; 128KB Intel cache module with write-through, two-way set associative cache memory and controller 486DX2 microprocessor on CPU card can be 70ns, 36-bit, 72-pin, tin-plated, fast-page mode type BIOS...
... switch AC inlet mouse port t serial port 1 - cover lock CPU Card CPU Cache memory OverDrive processor Interfaces Monitor Serial Parallel Mouse Keyboard Option slots Intel 486DX2, 66 MHz microprocessor; simulated 8 MHz processor speed selectable through software or keyboard command 8KB internal cache in the 486DX2/66 microprocessor; 128KB Intel cache module with write-through, two-way set associative cache memory and controller 486DX2 microprocessor on CPU card can be 70ns, 36-bit, 72-pin, tin-plated, fast-page mode type BIOS...
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... EPSON PowerSpan Power-on diagnostic and boot error messages (continued) colmtdorrn memagI number number MRsuge sohllal s 708 Fatal onboard video Contact your dealer I 1 BIOS conflict at EWWH 890 1 890 1 CMOS power failure Run SETUP or the ECU; -r CMOS checksum failure Extended CMOS checksum failure 893 Default configuration failure, unable to write to FLASH memory (Note that this error will be displayed after video has contact your dealer if the problem persists been initialized.) iFI= lnltlallze EISA slots 870 Initialize serial ports...
... EPSON PowerSpan Power-on diagnostic and boot error messages (continued) colmtdorrn memagI number number MRsuge sohllal s 708 Fatal onboard video Contact your dealer I 1 BIOS conflict at EWWH 890 1 890 1 CMOS power failure Run SETUP or the ECU; -r CMOS checksum failure Extended CMOS checksum failure 893 Default configuration failure, unable to write to FLASH memory (Note that this error will be displayed after video has contact your dealer if the problem persists been initialized.) iFI= lnltlallze EISA slots 870 Initialize serial ports...
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... your hard disk to enter this number when you set the hard disk drive configuration in your computer. check all cabte connections; contact your dealer If the problem persists Error Tone Codes If power-on diagnostic tests detect an error but if the error is not serious (non-fatal) you can continue using your hard disk as one beep-two beeps-one beep. The tables below list the fatal and non-fatal error codes. contact your drive type by running SETUP...
... your hard disk to enter this number when you set the hard disk drive configuration in your computer. check all cabte connections; contact your dealer If the problem persists Error Tone Codes If power-on diagnostic tests detect an error but if the error is not serious (non-fatal) you can continue using your hard disk as one beep-two beeps-one beep. The tables below list the fatal and non-fatal error codes. contact your drive type by running SETUP...
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... set the switches and jumpers and install the card. Also install any EISA cards you plan to use in your ISA card manual to configure your peripheral devices. Information Reference List Engineering Change Notices None. Product Support Bulletins None. Related Documentation TM-PSPAN Epson PowerSpan Service Manual PL-PSPAN Epson PowerSpan Parts Price List 400234300 Epson PowerSpan User's Guide Epson PowerSpan-12 9/1/93 Keyboard and Monitor Even if you intend to use or attempt to 115 VAC, which you install option cards depends on the power. EPSON PowerSpan...
... set the switches and jumpers and install the card. Also install any EISA cards you plan to use in your ISA card manual to configure your peripheral devices. Information Reference List Engineering Change Notices None. Product Support Bulletins None. Related Documentation TM-PSPAN Epson PowerSpan Service Manual PL-PSPAN Epson PowerSpan Parts Price List 400234300 Epson PowerSpan User's Guide Epson PowerSpan-12 9/1/93 Keyboard and Monitor Even if you intend to use or attempt to 115 VAC, which you install option cards depends on the power. EPSON PowerSpan...
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... hard disk drive interface for two hard disk drives ci Diskette drive controller for two diskette drives ci Mass storage space for use the most advanced peripheral devices and software while maintaining full compatibility with 32-bit EISA cards and 8- The Epson® PowerSpan® computer is a powerful, versatile system ideally suited for up to use as a network file server. Your system includes: cl 8MB of RAM on a removable card including 8KB internal...
... hard disk drive interface for two hard disk drives ci Diskette drive controller for two diskette drives ci Mass storage space for use the most advanced peripheral devices and software while maintaining full compatibility with 32-bit EISA cards and 8- The Epson® PowerSpan® computer is a powerful, versatile system ideally suited for up to use as a network file server. Your system includes: cl 8MB of RAM on a removable card including 8KB internal...
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... a diskette drive or did not install any EISA option cards. Appendix B gives the technical specifications for instructions on installing and using the password features, and changing the operating speed. See the following chapter summaries to install and remove options. Chapter 4 provides instructions for setting up your operating system; Appendix A contains troubleshooting tips. Chapter 5 describes how to remove and replace the system covers and the front panel to install and remove disk drives. At the end of the manual, you...
... a diskette drive or did not install any EISA option cards. Appendix B gives the technical specifications for instructions on installing and using the password features, and changing the operating speed. See the following chapter summaries to install and remove options. Chapter 4 provides instructions for setting up your operating system; Appendix A contains troubleshooting tips. Chapter 5 describes how to remove and replace the system covers and the front panel to install and remove disk drives. At the end of the manual, you...
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... network of ribbons, supplies, parts, documentation, and accessories for your Epson product Customer Relations Epson technical information library fax service-also available directly by calling the toll number (310) 782-4214 Product literature with the programs for customer support and service. International marketing locations are using, see the documentation that came with technical specifications on our current and new products User group locations. If you need help with any software...
... network of ribbons, supplies, parts, documentation, and accessories for your Epson product Customer Relations Epson technical information library fax service-also available directly by calling the toll number (310) 782-4214 Product literature with the programs for customer support and service. International marketing locations are using, see the documentation that came with technical specifications on our current and new products User group locations. If you need help with any software...
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... the instructions in the next section to the problem. To continue without running SETUP, press the spacebar. If the power-on a line, you can also press [tl or [-) to move the cursor from the current option to the next or previous option.) Running the SETUP Program 2-3 See Appendix A for a list of the error beep codes and suggested solutions to view or change your settings and display...
... the instructions in the next section to the problem. To continue without running SETUP, press the spacebar. If the power-on a line, you can also press [tl or [-) to move the cursor from the current option to the next or previous option.) Running the SETUP Program 2-3 See Appendix A for a list of the error beep codes and suggested solutions to view or change your settings and display...
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... skip the test if you disabled the prompt.) See page 2-2 for more information. Running the SETUP Program 2 - 7 SETUP program options (continued) Option Settings Description Keyboard installed Not Installed * Set to Installed to allow power-on diagnostic tests to report a disabled keyboard instead of a failed keyboard NumLock on at boot Yes No* Set to Yes to display the skip memory test prompt when you turn on or reset your computer; Then follow the instructions on the screen to operate with a keyboard;
... skip the test if you disabled the prompt.) See page 2-2 for more information. Running the SETUP Program 2 - 7 SETUP program options (continued) Option Settings Description Keyboard installed Not Installed * Set to Installed to allow power-on diagnostic tests to report a disabled keyboard instead of a failed keyboard NumLock on at boot Yes No* Set to Yes to display the skip memory test prompt when you turn on or reset your computer; Then follow the instructions on the screen to operate with a keyboard;
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SETUP program options (continued) Option Settings Description Boot Device Select Floppy or Hard Drive l Hard Drive Only Select the device(s) from 512KB to 640KB to memory on the system board; set to Disabled to turn on the computer's built-in mouse port; set to Disabled if you are not using a mouse (frees hardware interrupt lRQ12) or if you have connected a mouse to Enabled if you are using a mouse controller installed on SlMMs and any memory option cards; you cannot change this setting Base Memory Above 512K Enabled * Disabled Set to Enabled to...
SETUP program options (continued) Option Settings Description Boot Device Select Floppy or Hard Drive l Hard Drive Only Select the device(s) from 512KB to 640KB to memory on the system board; set to Disabled to turn on the computer's built-in mouse port; set to Disabled if you are not using a mouse (frees hardware interrupt lRQ12) or if you have connected a mouse to Enabled if you are using a mouse controller installed on SlMMs and any memory option cards; you cannot change this setting Base Memory Above 512K Enabled * Disabled Set to Enabled to...
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... memory address range (6) Scan FLASH User Area Enabled Disabled l Set to Enabled to allow the BIOS to call any of these options to enable or disable shadowing of ROM data from a SCSI hard disk drive, you must disable the built-in IDE controller and set both hard disk drive types to Not Installed. 2 When you select Not Installed for the Video Type option, the display type bits are configured for more information. 5 You cannot set to Disabled to scan the block normally * Default setting...
... memory address range (6) Scan FLASH User Area Enabled Disabled l Set to Enabled to allow the BIOS to call any of these options to enable or disable shadowing of ROM data from a SCSI hard disk drive, you must disable the built-in IDE controller and set both hard disk drive types to Not Installed. 2 When you select Not Installed for the Video Type option, the display type bits are configured for more information. 5 You cannot set to Disabled to scan the block normally * Default setting...
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... of the screens to the printer connected to port LPT1, press the @E' key. 3. When you to insert a diskette containing a CFG file for the EISA card. Follow the instructions on the screen. 3-10 Running the EISA Configuration Utility Select Step 2 and follow the instructions on the screen to add, remove, or move option cards in your computer's CMOS RAM and reboot the system. Select Step 4 if you may need to change. You...
... of the screens to the printer connected to port LPT1, press the @E' key. 3. When you to insert a diskette containing a CFG file for the EISA card. Follow the instructions on the screen. 3-10 Running the EISA Configuration Utility Select Step 2 and follow the instructions on the screen to add, remove, or move option cards in your computer's CMOS RAM and reboot the system. Select Step 4 if you may need to change. You...
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... changed 3-18 Running the EISA Configuration Utility Suppress setup prompt Setup Disabled Description Set to Enabled to call any code you turn on or reset your computer; select Setup Disabled to run the SETUP program when you turn on or reset the computer; set to booting the computer; System board options (continued) Option Settings Concurrent Refresh Enabled* Disabled LCD Scan FLASH User Area - select Enabled - set to Disabled to scan the block normally Set to Enabled to display the skip memory test prompt when you have trouble...
... changed 3-18 Running the EISA Configuration Utility Suppress setup prompt Setup Disabled Description Set to Enabled to call any code you turn on or reset your computer; select Setup Disabled to run the SETUP program when you turn on or reset the computer; set to booting the computer; System board options (continued) Option Settings Concurrent Refresh Enabled* Disabled LCD Scan FLASH User Area - select Enabled - set to Disabled to scan the block normally Set to Enabled to display the skip memory test prompt when you have trouble...
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...the jumper settings and their default values Installing and Removing Options 6-15 Main system board jumper settings Jumper number Description Jumper setting Function E0191 E0290 E0291 E0292 FLASH memory 1 to 2* 2 to 3 Video controller 1 to 2* 2 to 3 Diskette writeprotection 1 to 2 2 to 3* NVRAM 1 to 2* 2 to 3 Normal boot Enables FLASH memory BIOS for recovery operation Enables onboard video controller Disables onboard video controller so you need to change any diskette drive connected to the built-in controller Normal non-volatile RAM operation Changes EISA configuration or SETUP...
...the jumper settings and their default values Installing and Removing Options 6-15 Main system board jumper settings Jumper number Description Jumper setting Function E0191 E0290 E0291 E0292 FLASH memory 1 to 2* 2 to 3 Video controller 1 to 2* 2 to 3 Diskette writeprotection 1 to 2 2 to 3* NVRAM 1 to 2* 2 to 3 Normal boot Enables FLASH memory BIOS for recovery operation Enables onboard video controller Disables onboard video controller so you need to change any diskette drive connected to the built-in controller Normal non-volatile RAM operation Changes EISA configuration or SETUP...
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... monitor and display adapter match. See Chapter 6 for the type of monitor and display adapter you need to disable this option, set properly. See Chapter 6 and the manual that the power light on the screen, check the monitor's brightness and contrast controls. Cl Make sure your computer's input and output functions to their default settings. If you are using a display adapter card, be sure any switches or jumpers on the card and on the computer's main system board...
... monitor and display adapter match. See Chapter 6 for the type of monitor and display adapter you need to disable this option, set properly. See Chapter 6 and the manual that the power light on the screen, check the monitor's brightness and contrast controls. Cl Make sure your computer's input and output functions to their default settings. If you are using a display adapter card, be sure any switches or jumpers on the card and on the computer's main system board...
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... ran the SETUP program or the EISA Configuration utility to be sure they are having trouble with a SCSI hard disk, make sure you installed it correctly. Troubleshooting A-21 Ll Verify that your dealer about the problem. CL Verify that you cannot access the drive, review the instructions in Chapter 7. Ll If your dealer installed the drive, consult your hard disk drive was physically formatted. you have set correctly. Hard Disk Problems If you...
... ran the SETUP program or the EISA Configuration utility to be sure they are having trouble with a SCSI hard disk, make sure you installed it correctly. Troubleshooting A-21 Ll Verify that your dealer about the problem. CL Verify that you cannot access the drive, review the instructions in Chapter 7. Ll If your dealer installed the drive, consult your hard disk drive was physically formatted. you have set correctly. Hard Disk Problems If you...
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... trouble with an internal SCSI drive that you installed yourself, review the installation instructions in their ports on the devices. Troubleshooting A - 2 5 If so, press the Keyboard/Mouse Lock button to its port. If you performed all the necessary steps. CI Check to see if you installed your mouse driver program and loaded it into your computer's memory correctly. 0 Be sure that you set the correct SCSI ID numbers and properly installed...
... trouble with an internal SCSI drive that you installed yourself, review the installation instructions in their ports on the devices. Troubleshooting A - 2 5 If so, press the Keyboard/Mouse Lock button to its port. If you performed all the necessary steps. CI Check to see if you installed your mouse driver program and loaded it into your computer's memory correctly. 0 Be sure that you set the correct SCSI ID numbers and properly installed...
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Index A Accessing components, 5-1 -9, 6-3, 6-8 Advanced configuration options, 3-20, 3-23 -24 Altitude, B-4 Application software compatibility, 2-11 problems, A-22 technical support, Intro-4 Authorized Epson dealers, Intro-4 B Back panel, 1-6 -7 Base memory, 2-8, 3-12 Bays, mass storage, Intro-1, 7-1 -27, B-3 Beeps, error, see Error tone codes BIOS setup option, 3-18 shadow, 2-11 specifications, B-1 version number, A-1 Bit-interleaving technology, Intro-2 Boards see Main system board see Option cards Burst mode, EISA, Intro-2 Bus, EISA, Intro-2 Bus master expansion slots, B-2 C Cache memory, ...
Index A Accessing components, 5-1 -9, 6-3, 6-8 Advanced configuration options, 3-20, 3-23 -24 Altitude, B-4 Application software compatibility, 2-11 problems, A-22 technical support, Intro-4 Authorized Epson dealers, Intro-4 B Back panel, 1-6 -7 Base memory, 2-8, 3-12 Bays, mass storage, Intro-1, 7-1 -27, B-3 Beeps, error, see Error tone codes BIOS setup option, 3-18 shadow, 2-11 specifications, B-1 version number, A-1 Bit-interleaving technology, Intro-2 Boards see Main system board see Option cards Burst mode, EISA, Intro-2 Bus, EISA, Intro-2 Bus master expansion slots, B-2 C Cache memory, ...
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..., 3-4-6 hard disk drive types, 3-21 -23 performing steps, 3-9 -24 removing board, 3-11 running, Intro-2, 1-5 -6, 1-10, 2-1, 3-1 -31 SD command, 3-27 -29 setting date, 3-8 -9 starting, 3-7 -8 system board options, 3-12 -20 using keyboard, 3-5 EISA Configuration utility using mouse, 3-5 -6 using on-line help, 3-6 using special modes, 3-27 -31 Electromagnetic interference, 1-1 Environmental conditions, 1-1 requirements, B-4 Epson Connection, Intro-4 Equipment log, 1-11 Error messages, 2-2, A-2 -12 Error tone codes fatal errors, 2-3, A-2, A-12 -13 non-fatal errors, A-2, A-12, A-14 Expansion slots...
..., 3-4-6 hard disk drive types, 3-21 -23 performing steps, 3-9 -24 removing board, 3-11 running, Intro-2, 1-5 -6, 1-10, 2-1, 3-1 -31 SD command, 3-27 -29 setting date, 3-8 -9 starting, 3-7 -8 system board options, 3-12 -20 using keyboard, 3-5 EISA Configuration utility using mouse, 3-5 -6 using on-line help, 3-6 using special modes, 3-27 -31 Electromagnetic interference, 1-1 Environmental conditions, 1-1 requirements, B-4 Epson Connection, Intro-4 Equipment log, 1-11 Error messages, 2-2, A-2 -12 Error tone codes fatal errors, 2-3, A-2, A-12 -13 non-fatal errors, A-2, A-12, A-14 Expansion slots...
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...18 -19 specifications, B-2 Mouse cable connector, 1-7, B-2 connecting, 1-3, 1-9 locking, 1-8, 4-4, 4-19 -20 port, Intro-1, 1-6 -7, 2-8, 3-17 problems, A-25 reactivating, 4-4 specifications, B-2 using, 3-5 -6 N Network file server, Intro-1, 1-3 option card, Intro-2 password, 4-5, 4-7 software, 4-5 0 On-line help, 3-6 Operating system, 1-3, 1-10, 3-31, 4-5, A-2 Option card(s) adding, 3-9 -11 EISA, Intro-1 -2, 1-5 -6, 1-10, 2-1, 3-1 -2, 3-4, 3-7, 3-10 -12 installing, 1-5 -6, 5-4, 6-1, 6-6 -8 ISA, Intro-1, 1-3, 1-10, 2-1, 3-1, 3-4, 3-11 moving, 3-10 power supply limits, 1-6 problems, A-23 removing...
...18 -19 specifications, B-2 Mouse cable connector, 1-7, B-2 connecting, 1-3, 1-9 locking, 1-8, 4-4, 4-19 -20 port, Intro-1, 1-6 -7, 2-8, 3-17 problems, A-25 reactivating, 4-4 specifications, B-2 using, 3-5 -6 N Network file server, Intro-1, 1-3 option card, Intro-2 password, 4-5, 4-7 software, 4-5 0 On-line help, 3-6 Operating system, 1-3, 1-10, 3-31, 4-5, A-2 Option card(s) adding, 3-9 -11 EISA, Intro-1 -2, 1-5 -6, 1-10, 2-1, 3-1 -2, 3-4, 3-7, 3-10 -12 installing, 1-5 -6, 5-4, 6-1, 6-6 -8 ISA, Intro-1, 1-3, 1-10, 2-1, 3-1, 3-4, 3-11 moving, 3-10 power supply limits, 1-6 problems, A-23 removing...