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Product Support Bulletin
Subject: Proper Method for Running Benchmark and Diagnostics Programs
Date: 06/04/93
Page(s): 1 of 1
This bulletin describes the proper method for running any benchmark or diagnostics
programs. This applies to any computer system.
In most cases, the computer should be started using an MS-DOS boot diskette
that's 'clean' - in other words, one with no CONFIG.SYS or AUTOEXEC.BAT files.
The appropriate executable can then be run, either from diskette or hard drive.
There will be some exceptions to the above rule. In attempting to benchmark or
troubleshoot any add-on that requires a device driver (CD-ROM, local area network,
etc.), obviously the necessary device driver(s) must be loaded. Also, some
programs will require a minimum number of FILES or BUFFERS to be defined in
the CONFIG.SYS file. Such programs will usually display this requirement if they
are run without the necessary CONFIG.SYS file.
For the most consistent results, use the absolute minimal boot configuration that's
allowed by the hardware being tested.
EPSON
PSB No: S-0158
Originator: MWT

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  • Page 1 EPSON Product Support Bulletin Subject: Proper Method for Running Benchmark and Diagnostics Programs Date: 06/04/93 PSB No: S-0158 Originator: MWT Page(s): 1 of 1 This bulletin describes the proper method for running any benchmark or diagnostics programs. This applies to any computer system.
  • Page 2 Product Support Bulletin Subject: Equity le - Early ROM BIOS Problem with Miniscribe 8425F PSB No: S-0124 Date: 10/10/90 Originator: REM Page(s): 1 of 1 A problem has been reported in the Equity le when using ROM BIOS versions earlier than release 1.76.
  • Page 3 1 of 1 When using Lotus 1 - 2- 3 (ver. 2.01) with the Hercules Monochrome board or an Epson MGA board set for monochrome mode, the system displays garbage (usually a checker board pattern) when using graphics. This also occurs if the 90 x 25 text mode is selected in the Lotus INSTALL program, since Hercules graphics mode is utilized.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Product Support Bulletin Subject: Equity/Apex Compatibility with the SOTA 386si S-0111 PSB No: Date: 3/02/90 MS ;. CL5 Originator: Page: 1 of 3 The purpose of this bulletin is to provide the 80386 Accelerator board test results, conducted by the Computer Product Support Center, involving the SOTA 386si from SOTA Technology, inc.
  • Page 5 PSB No: S-0111 Page: 2 of 3 Installation of the board in most of the units was quick and simple to do when following the installation instructions accompanying the boards. Installation of the SOTA 386si in the Equity I and the Equity II is rather difficult. Due to the amount of disassembly required, we strongly recommend that only Authorized Service Centers install the board in the Equity I and Equity II.
  • Page 6 Although these boards were tested by qualified product support specialists, Epson America makes no representations that these third party products are compatible with all hardware configurations or software applications. We recommend that you certify these products with your specific hardware and software requirements and consult with the third party vendor to ensure reliable operation.
  • Page 7 Product Support Bulletin Subject: Compatibility Information for the Equity le and Manzana Microsystems External 5.25” 1.2MB Floppy Drive S-0103 Date: PSB No: 9/12/89 Originator: KAS @ Page: 1 of 1 This bulletin is intended to provide the results of compatibility testing conducted by the Computer Product Support Center with the PS/2 Connection Kit B, PS/2 Adapter Board and the 5.25”...

  • Page 8: Date: Page: 1 Of

    This bulletin is intended to provide a summary of the results of compatibility testing of the Equity le with Novell local- area networking products. This information was provided to Epson by Novell’s Independent Manufacturing For complete test result reports, contact Novell, Inc.

  • Page 9: Equity I

    Product Support Bulletin Subject: Equity and Apex Series Compatibility with the Sysgen OmniBridge Controller and BridgeFiler External Floppy Drives PSB No: S-0088B Date: 04/11/90 Originator: KAS 60 Page: 1 of 3 The purpose of this bulletin is to provide the results of compatibility testing conducted by the Computer Product Support Center with the Sysgen OmniBridge controller and Bridge - Filer external floppy disk drives.

  • Page 10: Apex

    (1.2M and 1.44M) or normal (360K and 720K) disk drives. APEX The Epson APEX was found compatible with the OmniBridge controller. It was able to support one or two external disk drives (daisychained) together. The external drives could be used as high density (1.2M and...

  • Page 11: Apex 100

    PSB No: S-008B Page: 3 of 3 APEX 100 The Epson APEX 100 was found compatible with the It was able to support one or OmniBridge controller. two external disk drives (daisychained) together. The external drives could be used as high density (1.2M and 1.44M) or normal (360K and 720K) disk drives.
  • Page 12 Product Support Bulletin Equity le RAM Board Compatibility Subject: PSB No: S-0084 Date: 6/12/89 Originator: REM& 1 of 1 Page: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide updated information on third party RAM boards compatible with the Equity le. The original compatibility list was incorrect.
  • Page 13 Product Support Bulletin Subject: Equity le CGA/EGA/VGA/MCGA Video Mode Compatibility PSB No: S-0083 Date: 5/23/89 Page: 1 of 1 Originator: REM The purpose of this bulletin is to provide Equity le video mode compatibility information. The Equity le standard configuration provides a built - in MCGA video adapter Because of the higher graphic resolution as part of the main MNTR board.
  • Page 14 PSB No: S - 0081A Page: 1 of 1 Originator: REMP Epson does not currently manufacture an optional external floppy disk drive for the Equity le, however, the following companies manufacture external 5.25” floppy disk drives which, according to the manufacturers, are compatible with the Equity le.
  • Page 15 Product Support Bulletin Subject: Apex / Apex Plus / Equity Series Keyboards PSB No: S-0080 Date: 4/19/89 Originator: REM AL Page: 1 of 1 The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information on the various keyboards used with the Apex, Apex Plus and Equity series computers and the part numbers of the keyboard subassemblies used with these keyboards.
  • Page 16 All testing was performed by Seiko Epson Japan and the results were supplied to Epson America. This is not an all - inclusive list; there are many hardware options and applications that will work correctly that are not listed. However,...
  • Page 17 S-0077 Page: 2 of 6 Monitors FlexScan 8060s Nanao USA Corporation IBM PS/2 Color Display Model 8512 IBM Corporation IBM PS/2 Color Display Model 8513 IBM Corporation PS/2 Monochrome Display Model IBM Corporation 8503 NEC MultiSync NEC Home Electronics (U.S.A.) ok Mass Storage Drive Card 20 Mountain Computer Inc.
  • Page 18 Ie is different from the IBM PS/2 Model 30 (40 pins, power supply lines included). Note 4 Product : Light Pen The EPSON EQUITY Ie and IBM PS/2 Model 30 do not support a light pen in standard configurations. In order to use the light pen, an EGA card is required.
  • Page 19 S-0077 Page: 4 of 6 Software Compatibility List Works Note Product Version Vendor Accounting Managing Your Money Micro Education Corp. 1986 Communications Meridian Technology Carbon Copy Plus Microstuf Inc. Crosstalk XVI IBM 3270 Emulation Program IBM Corporation 1:20 Entry Level 3270 Workstation Program IBM Corporation IBM Corporation...
  • Page 20 S-0077 Page: 5 of 6 Graphics Auto-Cad 2.52 Autodesk, Inc. Ashton Tate Chart Master Freelance Plus R2.01 Lotus Development Corp. Harvard Presentation Graphics 2.00 Software Publishing Corp. Microsoft Chart 2.00 Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Paintbrush 2.00 Microsoft Corporation Integrated Framework Ashton Tate pfs:First Choice Software Publishing Corp.
  • Page 21 Note 5 Product : Display Write 4 The problems are caused by the fact that the above products do not support MS-DOS/PC- DOS 3.30. If previous versions of MS-DOS/PC-DOS are used on the EPSON EQUITY these problems do not occur.
  • Page 22 No, it uses the same 8 bit PC/XT bus as the PS/2 Model Can OS/2 be used with the Equity Ie? No, OS/2 will not run with the Equity Ie's 8086 CPU. OS/2 will only run on machines that use an 80286 or 80386 CPU.
  • Page 23 Equity Ie. Floppy Drives What type of floppy drives are used in the Equity Ie? The Equity Ie uses the Epson (Model SMD-480L) 1/3 height, 3.5", 720Kb floppy drive. Q12. Can I install 3rd party, internal floppy drives? Only 3.5", 1/3 height, 720Kb floppy drives should be used.
  • Page 24 PAGE: NUMBER: S-0075 3 of 4 Q19. Can the keyboards for the Equity + Series be used with Equity connectors shaped differently. Q20. The keyboard and mouse connectors have exactly the same shape. Will it cause problems if they are accidentally reversed? No, the circuits of the keyboard and mouse interfaces are exactly the same, so the keyboard and mouse will...
  • Page 25 Monitor Type NOTE: 0 indicates a GROUND condition and indicates an NC condition on the corresponding monitor pin. The Epson VGA Monitor connections are as follows: pin 12 - NC Color VGA - GROUND 11 - pin 12 - GROUND...
  • Page 26 Equity Ie computer when using Epson configuration - WX1 hard disk controller and Miniscribe 8425F 20MB hard disk drive. should be The Equity Ie's Miniscribe 8425F hard disk drive initialized with an interleave 5:1. This will provide the optimum hard disk performance.
  • Page 28 Product Support Bulletin Subject: Using Expanded Memory with Equity and Apex Computers PSB No: S-0047C Date: 3/2/90 Originator: KAS ‘/“p& Page: 1 of 6 What is Expanded Memory? Conventional memory, managed by MS - DOS, is limited to 640K. In response to the need for greater amounts of accessible memory, the LIM EMS (Lotus/Intel/Microsoft Expanded Memory Specification) was introduced in 1984.
  • Page 29 PSB No: S-0047C Page: 2 of 6 What about the 155Mb RAM listed as the maximum for the Equity III +? This larger amount of RAM is the maximum usable memory range for an 80286 microprocessor and generally refers to extended memory.
  • Page 30 PSB No: S-0047C Page: 3 of 6 What memory expansion boards are compatible with the Equity I and Equity II? The following boards have been tested by Epson in the Equity I and All Card w/MMU Multifunction All Computers, Inc. Quadram Corporation Liberty PC Everex Systems, Inc.
  • Page 31 What memory expansion boards are compatible with the Equity II + Q10. and Equity Ill + (10MHz models)? The following boards have been tested by Epson in the Equity II + and Equity Ill + (10MHz models): AST Research Advantage Premium...
  • Page 32 No, the option slots on the LT require a special connector. The hard drive controller and the LT cartridge modem are the only option cards currently available from Epson America. Q16. What expanded memory boards are compatible with the Apex by...
  • Page 33 (i.e. DESQview). Q20. Which Epson computers have memory settings that allow backfilling memory? The Equity I, Equity I +, Equity II + and Equity Ill + allow backfill.