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Running the setup program – Epson LT - 286e User Manual

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Running the SETUP Program

When you turn on your computer for the first time, run the

SETUP program to define how your computer is set up. This is a

simple procedure that you must do at least once. You may need

to do it again later if you want to change a setting.

The SETUP program is stored in read-only memory (ROM).

You can access this program only when you turn on or reset the

computer.

The SETUP program lets you specify the following:

The current date and time

The type of hard disk drive you have

The type of diskette drive you have

Whether you have installed an external 5

diskette

drive.

The SETUP program automatically displays these configuration

settings:

The type of display you’re using, including screen width

The amount of RAM in your computer

Whether you have installed an 80C287 math coprocessor.

The settings you specify with the SETUP program are recorded

in a special area of memory called CMOS RAM. This memory

is backed up by a battery, so it will not be erased when you turn

off or reset the computer. Whenever you turn on the computer,

it reads the settings stored in CMOS RAM. If there are any

differences between those settings and the DIP switch settings,

you see an error message. If this occurs, run the SETUP program

or correct your DIP switch settings.

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