Epson 8600 - Manual (Page 10)

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Tested Operating Environments
Although your system will run most software applications,
the following operating environments have been tested for
compatibility with your system.
Microsoft ® MS-DOS 3.3 and later
Novell NetWare* 3.12 and 4.1
Novell Personal NetWare
IBM ® OS/2; including version 3.0 (Warp)
SCO ® UNIX
SCO Open Desktop
Microsoft Windows 3.1 and later
Microsoft Windows 95
Microsoft Windows for WorkGroups
Microsoft Windows NT ™ ; including version 3.5
* Certified as workstation and file server in certain configurations
As new environments become available, these also will be
tested.
Installation/Support Tips
Installing Diskette Drives
❏ Make sure that the drive type has been correctly selected in
the SETUP program.
❏ Make sure jumper JP22 is set to position 1-2 to enable the
diskette drive controller. Also make sure that the Diskette
Controller option is enabled in the BIOS SETUP program.
Installing Hard Disk Drives
❏ If you are installing a drive that cannot use the embedded
IDE interface (such as an ESDI drive), it is recommended
that you use a 16-bit, AT-type hard disk controller and a
PCI hard disk controller for higher performance. If you
install a non-IDE hard disk drive and controller card, you
must disable the built-in IDE hard disk drive interface (use
the Local Bus IDE Adapter option in the BIOS SETUP
program). Also, remove the hard disk drive ribbon
connector from the system board.
❏ When installing an IDE hard disk drive, use the auto-
sensing feature in SETUP to select the correct type for the
drive. If the auto-sensing feature does not produce a match
for the drive, you can define your own drive type by
selecting User as the type and entering the drive's
parameters.
Installing Option Cards
If you are installing a video adapter card, make sure you
disable the built-in VGA controller by setting jumper JP21
to 2-3.
Booting Sequence
If you cannot boot the computer from the hard disk, make
sure the booting sequence in SETUP is set to
A: then C:
.
Then boot the computer from a system diskette in drive A.
Password
If you forget your password, you must discharge your CMOS
memory as follows:
1. Turn off the computer and remove the cover.
2. Disable the password by setting jumper JP1 on the system
board to position 1-2.
3. Turn the computer on, leave it on for a few seconds, then
turn it off again.
4. Set jumper JP1 back to the Open position (remove jumper)
to enable the password function.
5. Run SETUP to enter a new password, if desired.
Information Reference List
Engineering Change Notices
None.
Technical Information Bulletins
None.
Product Support Bulletins
None.
Related Documentation
TM- EPSON ActionPC 8600, ActionTower 8600
Service Manual
PL- EPSON ActionPC 8600, ActionTower 8600
Parts Price List
400537700 EPSON ActionPC 8600, ActionTower 8600
User’s Guide