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Epson Equity 386SX/20 PLUS User Manual (269 pages)

Epson Equity Desktop PC User's Guide

Brand: Epson | Category: Desktop | Size: 2.14 MB

Copyright Notice
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Important Safety Instructions
5
Table of Contents
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Introduction

14
- Optional Equipment
  14
- Operating Systems and Other Software
  15
- VGA Utilities
  15
- How to Use this Manual
  16
- Where to Get Help
  17
Chapter 1 Setting up Your System

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- 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
Chapter 2 Running the Setup Program

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Chapter 3 Using Your Computer

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- Installing MS-DOS or Another Operating System
  67
- Copying the Reference Diskette Files
  68
Special Keys on the Keyboard

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- Stopping a Command or Program
  71
- Resetting the Computer
  71
- Using a Power-On Password
  73
  - Changing a Power-On Password
    74
  - Deleting a Power-On Password
    75
- Using Disks and Disk Drives
  76
  - How Disks Store Data
    76
  - Types of Diskette Drives
    78
  - Caring for Diskettes and Diskette Drives
    80
  - Write-Protecting Diskettes
    82
  - Using a Single Diskette Drive System
    84
  - Inserting and Removing Diskettes
    85
  - Formatting Diskettes
    87
  - Making Backup Copies
    87
  - Using a Hard Disk Drive
    88
Chapter 4 Enhancing System Operations

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Chapter 5 Accessing Internal Components

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- Removing the Cover
  105
- Removing the Subassembly
  108
- Replacing the Subassembly
  111
- Replacing the Cover
  119
Chapter 6 Installing and Removing Options

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- Changing the Jumper Settings
  122
  - Moving a Jumper
    124
- Installing an Option Card
  125
- Removing an Option Card
  129
- Adding Memory Modules
  130
  - Installing Memory Modules
    131
  - Removing Memory Modules
    135
- Installing a Math Coprocessor
  139
- Removing a Math Coprocessor
  142
- Post-Installation Setup
  143
Chapter 7 Installing and Removing Disk Drives

145
Appendix A Troubleshooting

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- Identifying Your System
  180
- Error Messages
  181
- The Computer Won't Start
  184
- The Computer Does Not Respond
  185
- Password Problems
  187
  - Removing a Password
    188
  - Setting a New Password
    190
- Keyboard Problems
  191
- Monitor Problems
  192
- Troubleshooting
  193
- Diskette Problems
  194
- Diskette Drive Problems
  197
- Hard Disk Problems
  198
  - Installing the Drive
    199
  - Preparing the Drive
    200
  - Accessing Data on the Drive
    201
- Software Problems
  202
- Printer Problems
  203
- Option Card Problems
  204
- Mouse Problems
  205
- Memory Module Problems
  206
- Math Coprocessor Problems
  206
Appendix B Physically Formatting a Hard Disk

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- Choosing the Type of Format
  209
  - Reformatting a Used Disk
    210
  - Formatting a New Disk
    211
  - Selecting an Option
    211
  - Starting the Formatting Process
    211
- Option 1, Format
  212
  - Modifying the Defective Track Table
    214
  - Formatting the Disk
    216
- Option 2, Destructive Surface Analysis
  217
- Option 3, Non-Destructive Surface Analysis
  219
- Exiting the Hard Disk Format Menu
  220
Appendix C Performing System Diagnostics

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- Starting System Diagnostics
  222
- Selecting an Option
  224
- Modifying the Device List
  225
- Selecting a Test
  226
  - Resuming from an Error
    228
  - Error Codes and Messages
    229
- Error Codes and Messages
  230
Appendix D Specifications

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- CPU and Memory
  235
- Controllers
  236
- Interfaces
  236
- Power Supply
  237
- Mass Storage
  237
- Keyboard
  238
- Environmental Requirements
  238
- Physical Characteristics
  239
- Glossary
  253

Epson Equity 386SX/20 PLUS Specification Sheet (6 pages)

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Epson Equity 386SX/20 PLUS Product Support Bulletin (4 pages)

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Epson Equity 386SX/20 PLUS User Manual (269 pages)

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1 Setting up Your System

Chapter 2 Running the Setup Program

Chapter 3 Using Your Computer

Special Keys on the Keyboard

Chapter 4 Enhancing System Operations

Chapter 5 Accessing Internal Components

Chapter 6 Installing and Removing Options

Chapter 7 Installing and Removing Disk Drives

Appendix A Troubleshooting

Appendix B Physically Formatting a Hard Disk

Appendix C Performing System Diagnostics

Appendix D Specifications

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