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Epson Equity 386SX PLUS User Manual (337 pages)

Epson User's Guide Personal Computer 3865X Plus

Brand: Epson | Category: Desktop | Size: 3.85 MB

Copyright Notice
4
Table of Contents
7
Introduction
13
Optional Equipment
13
Operating Systems and Other Software
14
How to Use this Manual
15
VGA Utilities
15
Where to Get Help
17
- Setting up Your System
  18
Chapter 1 Choosing a Location

18
- Removing the Protector Card
  20
- Connecting a Monitor
  21
  - Using the VGA Interface
    21
  - Using a Display Adapter Card
    24
  - Connecting a Printer or Other Device
    25
    
    Using the Parallel Interface
    25
    
    Using the Serial Interface
    28
  - Connecting the Keyboard
    29
  - Connecting the Mouse
    30
  - Connecting the Power Cord
    32
  - Turning on the Computer
    33
    
    Turning off the Computer
    35
    
    Running the Setup Program
    36
Chapter 2 Automatic Configuration

37
Chapter 3 Using Your Computer

68
Chapter 4 Enhancing System Operations

93
Chapter 5 Installing and Removing Options

108
- Removing the Cover
  109
- Changing the Jumper Settings
  113
  - Setting the Jumpers
    116
- Installing an Option Card
  117
- Removing an Option Card
  122
- Adding Memory Modules
  123
  - Installing Memory Modules
    124
  - Removing Memory Modules
    130
- Installing a Math Coprocessor
  135
- Removing a Math Coprocessor
  139
- Replacing the Cover
  140
- Post-Installation Setup for Memory Cards
  142
  - Using the CORFIX Program
    143
- Post-Installation Setup
  144
Appendix A Using the VGA Utilities

146
- Preparing to Install Drivers or Utilities
  148
- Microsoft Windows/286, Versions 2.03 and 2.1
  149
- Microsoft Windows/386, Version 2.1
  151
- Microsoft/Ibm OS/2, Version 1.1
  152
- Autodesk Autocad, Version 2.62
  154
- Installing the Drivers
  155
- Autodesk Autocad, Version 9.0
  156
- Installing the Driver
  157
- Autodesk Autocad, Version 10.0
  159
- Digital Research GEM, Version 2.2
  161
- Digital Research GEM, Version 3.0
  165
- Ventura Publisher, Versions 1.0 and 1.1
  168
- Ventura Publisher, Version 2.0
  170
- Ashton-Tate Framework II, Release 1.0
  171
- Releases 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0
  173
- Wordstar, Version 3.3
  176
- Wordstar, Versions 4.0 and 5.0
  178
- Wordperfect, Versions 4.0 and 4.1
  180
- Wordperfect, Versions 5.0 and 5.1
  181
- VGAMODE Utility Program
  183
- SETVGA Utility Program
  185
- Installing the Utility
  186
- SNOOZE Utility Program
  188
- Microsoft Mouse Driver 7.0 Patch Utility
  190
Appendix B Installing and Removing Disk Drives

192
Appendix C Physically Formatting a Hard Disk

249
- Choosing the Type of Format
  250
  - Reformatting a Used Disk
    251
  - Formatting a New Disk
    252
  - Selecting an Option
    252
  - Starting the Formatting Process
    252
- Option 1, Format
  253
  - Modifying the Defective Track Table
    255
  - Formatting the Disk
    257
- Option 2, Destructive Surface Analysis
  258
- Option 3, Non-Destructive Surface Analysis
  260
- Exiting the Hard Disk Format Menu
  261
Appendix D Troubleshooting

262
- Error Messages
  263
- The Computer Won't Start
  266
- The Computer Does Not Respond
  267
- Password Problems
  269
  - Removing a Password
    270
  - Setting a New Password
    272
- Keyboard Problems
  274
- Monitor Problems
  275
- Diskette Problems
  277
- Diskette Drive Problems
  280
- Hard Disk Problems
  281
- Software Problems
  285
- Printer Problems
  286
- Option Card Problems
  288
- Mouse Problems
  289
- Memory Module Problems
  290
- Math Coprocessor Problems
  291
Appendix E Performing System Diagnostics

292
- Starting System Diagnostics
  293
- Selecting an Option
  295
- Modifying the Device List
  296
- Selecting a Test
  297
  - Resuming from an Error
    299
- Error Codes and Messages
  302
- Error Codes and Messages
  303
Appendix F Specifications

305
- CPU and Memory
  305
- Controllers
  306
- Interfaces
  306
- Power Supply
  307
- Mass Storage
  307
- Keyboard
  308
- Environmental Requirements
  308
- Physical Characteristics
  309
- Glossary
  310
- Hard Disk
  318

Epson Equity 386SX PLUS User Manual (284 pages)

Brand: Epson | Category: Desktop | Size: 1.63 MB

Copyright Notice
5
Disclaimer of Warranty
5
Important Notice
5
Important Safety Instructions
6
Table of Contents
8
How to Use this Manual
17
Introduction 3

17
- Where to Get Help
  18
Chapter 1 Unpacking

21
- Choosing a Location
  23
- Connecting a Monitor
  24
- Connecting a Printer or Other Device
  27
- Connecting the Power Cord
  32
- Connecting the Keyboard
  33
- Turning on the Computer
  35
- Setting up Your System
  
  21
Chapter 2 Running the Setup Program

39
Chapter 3 Installing MS-DOS

71
- Using a Power-On Password
  72
  - Changing a Power-On Password
    73
  - Deleting a Power-On Password
    74
- Selecting the Operating Speed
  75
- Special Keys on the Equity 386SX Keyboard
  76
- Stopping a Command or Program
  78
- Resetting the Computer
  78
- Using Disks and Disk Drives
  79
  - How Disks Store Data
    80
  - Types of Diskette Drives
    82
  - Caring for Diskettes and Diskette Drives
    84
  - Inserting and Removing Diskettes
    86
  - Write-Protecting Diskettes
    88
  - Making Backup Copies
    90
  - Using a Single Diskette Drive
    91
  - Using Two Diskette Drives
    92
  - Using a Hard Disk Drive
    92
- Turning off the Computer
  95
- Using the Equity 386SX
  
  71
Chapter 4 Using MS-DOS with Your Equity 386SX

97
- Starting MS-DOS
  98
- Using Drive Designators
  99
  - The Current Drive
    100
- Types of MS-DOS Commands
  101
- Entering an MS-DOS Command
  103
- Setting the Date and Time
  104
- Creating and Managing Files
  105
  - Naming Files
    105
  - Copying Files
    107
  - Renaming Files
    110
  - Deleting Files
    111
  - Printing Text Files
    112
- Using Directories
  112
  - The Current Directory
    115
  - Changing the Current Directory
    115
  - Using Pathnames
    116
  - Including Filenames with Pathnames
    117
  - Including Drive Letters with Pathnames and Filenames
    117
  - Creating Directories
    119
  - Listing the Contents of a Directory
    119
  - Displaying a List of Directories
    121
  - Removing Directories
    123
- Formatting Diskettes
  123
  - Using the FORMAT Command
    124
- Backing up Data
  126
  - Using the DISKCOPY Command
    127
  - Using the BACKUP Command
    130
- The MS-DOS Shell Program
  131
- Using the Epson HELP Program
  131
- Using the Epson MENU Program
  133
  - Menu Program Options
    135
- Using an AUTOEXEC.BAT File
  136
  - Creating an AUTOEXEC.BAT File
    137
- Using Memory Beyond 640KB
  139
  - Using EMM386.SYS
    140
    
    Installing Options
    143
Chapter 5

144
- Adding Memory Modules
  144
- Installing Option Cards
  146
  - Removing the Cover
    147
  - Installing an Option Card
    150
  - Changing Jumper Settings
    156
  - Removing an Option Card
    163
  - Replacing the Cover
    164
- Post-Installation Setup for Memory Cards
  165
- Post-Installation Setup
  167
Appendix A Troubleshooting

169
- Error Messages
  169
- The Computer Won't Start
  170
  - The Computer Locks up
    171
  - Password Problems
    172
    
    Removing a Password
    173
    
    Setting a New Password
    175
  - Keyboard Problems
    176
  - Monitor Problems
    176
  - Diskette Problems
    178
  - Diskette Drive Problems
    181
  - Hard Disk Problems
    182
  - Software Problems
    185
  - Printer Problems
    186
  - Option Card Problems
    187
- Appendix B Power-On Diagnostics
  
  189
  - Power-On Diagnostics Error Codes and Messages Table
    190
Appendix C Performing System Diagnostics

193
- Starting System Diagnostics
  194
- Selecting an Option
  195
- Modifying the Device List
  196
- Selecting a Test
  198
  - Resuming from an Error
    200
- System Board Check
  201
- Keyboard Check
  202
- Memory Check
  202
- Monochrome Display Adapter and CRT Check
  204
  - Monochrome Adapter Check
    204
  - Attribute Check
    205
  - Character Set Check
    205
  - Video Check
    206
  - Sync Check
    206
  - Run All above Checks
    206
- Color Graphics Adapter and CRT Check
  207
  - Color Graphics Adapter Check
    207
  - Attribute Check
    208
  - Character Set Check
    208
  - 40-Column Character Set Check
    209
  - 320X200 Graphics Mode Check
    210
  - 640X200 Graphics Mode Check
    211
  - Screen Paging Check
    212
  - Light Pen Check
    213
  - Color Video Check
    214
  - Sync Check
    214
  - Diskette Drives and Controller Checks
    215
  - Sequential Seek Check
    216
  - Random Seek Check
    217
  - Write, Read Check
    217
  - Disk Change Check
    218
  - Run All above Checks
    219
- Math Coprocessor Check
  219
- Alternate Parallel Port Check
  220
- Parallel Port (Printer Interface) Check
  220
- Parallel Port (on Video Adapter) Check
  221
- Serial Port (RS-232C Port) Check
  221
- Alternate Serial Port Check
  223
- Dot-Matrix Printer Check
  223
- Hard Disk Drive(S) and Controller Check
  225
  - Seek Check
    225
  - Write, Read Check
    226
  - Read, Verify Check
    227
  - Run All above Checks
    228
- Error Codes and Messages
  229
Appendix D Physically Formatting a Hard Disk

233
- Choosing the Type of Format
  234
  - Reformatting a Used Disk
    235
  - Formatting a New Disk
    236
  - Selecting an Option
    236
  - Starting the Formatting Process
    236
- Option 1, Format
  237
  - Modifying the Defective Track Table
    239
  - Formatting the Disk
    241
- Option 2, Destructive Surface Analysis
  242
- Option 3, Non-Destructive Surface Analysis
  244
- Exiting the Hard Disk Format Menu
  245
- Appendix E Hard Disk Drive Types
  
  247
  - Hard Disk Drive Types Table
    247
Appendix F Specifications

251
- Controllers
  251
- CPU and Memory
  251
- Interfaces
  252
- Mass Storage
  252
- Power Supply
  252
- Environmental Requirements
  253
- Keyboard
  253
- Physical Characteristics
  254
- 18 Glossary
  272

Epson Equity 386SX PLUS Product Support Bulletin (77 pages)

Proper Method for Running Benchmark and Diagnostics Programs Equity/Apex Compatibility with the SOTA 386si

Brand: Epson | Category: Desktop | Size: 0.75 MB

Product Support Bulletin

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- Apex
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- Apex Plus
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- Apex
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Epson Equity 386SX PLUS Product Support Bulletin (45 pages)

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Epson Equity 386SX PLUS Product Support Bulletin (26 pages)

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Epson Equity 386SX PLUS Product Information Manual (10 pages)

Product Information Guide

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Epson Equity 386SX PLUS Product Information Manual (10 pages)

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Epson Equity 386SX PLUS Product Support Bulletin (19 pages)

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Chapter 1 Choosing a Location

Chapter 2 Automatic Configuration

Chapter 3 Using Your Computer

Chapter 4 Enhancing System Operations

Chapter 5 Installing and Removing Options

Appendix A Using the VGA Utilities

Appendix B Installing and Removing Disk Drives

Appendix C Physically Formatting a Hard Disk

Appendix D Troubleshooting

Appendix E Performing System Diagnostics

Appendix F Specifications

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Introduction 3

Chapter 1 Unpacking

Setting up Your System

Chapter 2 Running the Setup Program

Chapter 3 Installing MS-DOS

Using the Equity 386SX

Chapter 4 Using MS-DOS with Your Equity 386SX

Chapter 5

Appendix A Troubleshooting

Appendix B Power-On Diagnostics

Appendix C Performing System Diagnostics

Appendix D Physically Formatting a Hard Disk

Appendix E Hard Disk Drive Types

Appendix F Specifications

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