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Changing the processor speed, L-24 – Epson Endeavor User Manual

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Changing the Processor Speed

Your computer’s processor can operate at two speeds: high

or low. High speed is the highest speed at which your

microprocessor is capable of running, such as 25,33, or

50 MHz. Low speed simulates an 8 MHz processor to provide

compatibility with older application programs.

Note

When your computer is operating at high speed, the SPEED

light on the front panel is green. When the computer is

operating at low speed, the light is amber.

You should use high speed for almost everything you do

because your programs will work faster. However, certain

application programs have specific timing requirements and

can run only at the slower speed. See your software manual to

determine if this is the case.

Some copy-protected programs require the computer to run at

low speed while accessing the program on a diskette. These

programs also usually require you to leave a key disk—the

diskette that contains the copy protection-in the diskette

drive. If you use a copy-protected program, you can change the

speed to low to access the diskette and return it to high speed

when you are finished.

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