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Epson 486SX manual 8

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Page Page Page Page Important Safety Instructions Page Page Page Contents Page Page Page Page Introduction Optional Equipment Operating Systems and Other Software VGA Utilities How to Use This Manual Page Where to Get Help Setting Up Your System Page 2 Removing the Protector Card 3 Connecting a Monitor Using the VGA Interface Page Using a Display Adapter Card 4 Connecting a Printer or Other Device Using the Parallel Interface Page Using the Serial Interface 5 Connecting the Keyboard 6 Connecting the Mouse Page 7 Connecting the Power Cord 8 Turning On the Computer Page Turning Off the Computer Running the Setup Program Automatic Configuration Starting the Setup Program Page Continuing From an Error Message Page the Display Page Page Setting the Power-onPassword Page Setting the Extended Memory Caching Page Setting the Processor Speed Page Setting the Keyboard and Speaker Options Page Setting the Real-timeClock Page Page Setting the Hard Disk Drive Configuration Page Page Page Hard Disk Drive Types Page Page Setting the Diskette Drive Type(s) Setting the Serial/Parallel Interfaces Page Reviewing Your Settings Page Leaving the Setup Menu Page Using Your Computer Copying the Reference and Utility Files Locking the Computer’s Cover Special Keys on the Keyboard Page Stopping a Command or Program Resetting the Computer Using a Power-onPassword Changing a Power-onPassword Deleting a Power-onPassword Preparing the Hard Disk for Moving Enhancing System Operations Changing the Processor Speed Page Entering Keyboard Commands Using the ESPEED Program Page Reassigning the Diskette Drives Using the AFDD Program Using Your Computer as a Network Server Page Using a Password in Network Server Mode Using Expanded Memory Beyond 640KB Using Special VGA Features Page Accessing Internal Components Removing the Cover Page Removing the Front Panel Page Removing the Subassembly Page Replacing the Subassembly Page Replacing the Front Panel Replacing the Cover Post-installationSetup Page Installing and Removing Options Page Main System Board Jumper Settings JP15 Page Changing the Jumper Settings Option Cards Page Installing Option Cards Page Removing an Option Card Memory Modules Installing Memory Modules Page Page Page Page Page Installing and Removing Drives Using the Correct Drive Bay Setting the IDE Hard Disk Drive Jumpers Changing the Jumper Settings Page Installing or Removing a Drive in the External Bay Installing a Drive Page Page Page Page Page Removing a Drive Page Installing or Removing a Drive in the Internal Bay Page Page Page Connecting the Cables Page Page Physically Formatting a Hard Disk Choosing the Type of Format Formatting a New Disk Reformatting a Used Disk Selecting an Option Starting the Formatting Process Option 1, Format Page Modifying the Defective Track Table Formatting the Disk Option 2, Destructive Surface Analysis Page Page Option 3, Non-destructiveSurface Analysis Exiting the Hard Disk Format Menu Troubleshooting Error Messages Page Page The Computer Won’t Start The Computer Does Not Respond Page Page Restoring the Power Supply Password Problems Removing a Password Page Setting a New Password Keyboard Problems Monitor Problems Page Diskette Problems Page Diskette Drive Problems Hard Disk Problems Installing the Drive Preparing the Drive Accessing Data on the Drive Software Problems Printer Problems Page Option Card Problems Mouse Problems Using the MOUSE7PT.EXE Program Page Memory Module Problems Math Coprocessor Problems Performing System Diagnostics Starting System Diagnostics Page Selecting an Option Modifying the Device List Selecting a Test Resuming From an Error Page Page Page Page Page Page Specifications Controllers Interfaces Power Supply Mass Storage Bays Keyboard Physical Characteristics Power Source Requirements System Memory Map Glossary Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Index Page Page Page Page Page Page Page User’s Guide Update