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Epson Equity 386SX/16 PLUS User Manual (261 pages)

Epson User Guide Desktop PC Equity 386SX/16 PLUS

Brand: Epson | Category: Desktop | Size: 2.88 MB

Important Safety Instructions
5
Table of Contents
7
Introduction

13
- Optional Equipment
  13
- Operating Systems and Other Software
  14
- VGA Utilities
  14
- How to Use this Manual
  15
- Where to Get Help
  16
Chapter 1 Setting up Your System

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- Choosing a Location
  17
- Removing the Protector Card
  19
- Connecting a Monitor
  20
  - Using the VGA Interface
    20
  - Using a Display Adapter Card
    23
- Connecting a Printer or Other Device
  24
  - Using the Parallel Interface
    24
  - Using the Serial Interface
    27
- Connecting the Keyboard
  28
- Connecting the Mouse
  29
- Connecting the Power Cord
  31
- Turning on the Computer
  32
  - Turning off the Computer
    34
Chapter 2 Running the SETUP Program

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- Starting the SETUP Program
  36
  - Selecting Options
    37
- Setting the Date and Time
  37
- Setting the Diskette Drive(S)
  38
- Setting the Hard Disk Drive(S)
  39
  - Hard Disk Drive Types
    39
- Setting the Primary Display Type
  42
- Setting the Keyboard Test Function
  43
- Setting the Shadow RAM
  44
- Setting the CPU Clock Speed
  45
- EMS Size
  46
- Setting the Password
  47
  - Changing or Deleting a Password
    48
- Setting the Built-In Interfaces
  49
- Saving Your Settings
  50
Chapter 3 Installing MS-DOS or Another Operating System

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- Special Keys on the Keyboard
  54
- Stopping a Command or Program
  55
- Resetting the Computer
  56
- Using a Password
  57
- Using Disks and Disk Drives
  58
  - How Disks Store Data
    58
  - Types of Diskette Drives
    60
  - Caring for Diskettes and Diskette Drives
    62
  - Write-Protecting Diskettes
    64
  - Using a Single Diskette Drive System
    66
  - Inserting and Removing Diskettes
    67
  - Formatting Diskettes
    69
  - Making Backup Copies
    69
  - Using a Hard Disk Drive
    70
- Using Your Computer
  
  53
Chapter 4

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Chapter 5

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- Removing the Cover
  86
- Changing the Jumper Settings
  89
  - Setting the Jumpers
    90
- Replacing the Battery
  92
- Installing an Option Card
  96
- Removing an Option Card
  100
- Removing the Subassembly
  101
- Adding Memory Modules
  105
  - Installing Memory Modules
    106
  - Removing Memory Modules
    109
- Installing a Math Coprocessor
  112
- Removing a Math Coprocessor
  115
- Replacing the Subassembly
  116
- Replacing the Cover
  124
- Post-Installation Setup for Memory Cards
  125
- Post-Installation Setup
  126
Appendix A Specifications

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- CPU and Memory
  129
- Controllers
  130
- Interfaces
  130
- Power Supply
  131
- Mass Storage
  131
- Keyboard
  132
- Environmental Requirements
  132
- Physical Characteristics
  132
- System Memory Map
  133
- Installing and Removing Disk Drives
  
  135
Appendix B

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Appendix C Performing System Diagnostics

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- Starting the Diagnostics Program
  190
- The Main Menu Screen
  190
- Setting the Run Time Parameters
  192
  - Error Logging
    193
- Selecting Diagnostic Tests
  196
  - Selecting Multiple Tests
    196
- Running the Tests
  198
- Hard Disk Diagnostics
  200
  - Hard Disk Parameters
    201
  - Save and Exit
    203
  - Hard Disk Format
    204
  - Media Analysis
    205
  - Performance Test
    206
  - Seek Test
    206
  - Read/Verify Test
    206
  - Check Test Cylinder
    207
  - Force Bad Tracks
    207
  - Hard Disk Error Messages
    207
- Memory Diagnostics
  200
- Floppy Disk Diagnostics
  208
  - Performing the Tests
    209
  - Floppy Disk Error Messages
    210
- Miscellaneous Diagnostics
  211
  - Printer Adapter Test
    211
  - Communication Adapter Test
    212
- Exiting System Diagnostics
  213
Appendix D Troubleshooting

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- Identifying Your System
  215
- Error Messages
  216
- The Computer Won't Start
  217
- The Computer Does Not Respond
  218
- Password Problems
  219
  - Accessing Your Current Password
    220
- Keyboard Problems
  221
- Monitor Problems
  222
- Diskette Problems
  223
- Diskette Drive Problems
  225
- Hard Disk Problems
  226
  - Installing the Drive
    227
  - Preparing the Drive
    228
  - Accessing Data on the Drive
    228
- Software Problems
  229
- Printer Problems
  230
- Option Card Problems
  231
- Mouse Problems
  232
- Battery Problems
  233
- Memory Module Problems
  233
- Math Coprocessor Problems
  234
Glossary

235

Epson Equity 386SX/16 PLUS Product Information Manual (6 pages)

Product Information Guide

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Epson Equity 386SX/16 PLUS Product Support Bulletin (4 pages)

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1 Setting up Your System

Chapter 2 Running the SETUP Program

Chapter 3 Installing MS-DOS or Another Operating System

Using Your Computer

Chapter 4

Enhancing System Operations

Installing and Removing Options

Chapter 5

Appendix A Specifications

Installing and Removing Disk Drives

Appendix B

Appendix C Performing System Diagnostics

Appendix D Troubleshooting

Glossary

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