Setting The Serial Interface - Epson Equity 386/33 PLUS Setup Manual

Note
be sure to set any jumpers on the card(s) to indicate how you
want the port to be recognized (LPT1, LPT2, or LPT3).

Setting the serial interface

The built-in serial port in your computer is set to act as the
primary port (COM1). If you install an option card that
provides an additional serial port, that port automatically
becomes secondary (COM2). However, if you want the port on
the card to be COM1, select COM2 for the built-in port.
If you install a card (or cards) that provides two additional
serial ports and you want them to act as the primary and
secondary
sure to set any jumper(s) on the
want the port(s) to be primary or secondary.
Setting the mouse controller
If you are using the built-in mouse port, the PS/2 mouse option
should be set to
pointing device connected to an option card in your computer,
set this option to Disabled.
Setting the disk drive controllers
If you are using the standard drives that came with your
computer, the hard disk drive controller (HDC) and diskette
drive controller (FDC) should be set to
However, if you install an option card to provide a controller
for a diskette drive or hard disk drive, you need to select
Disabled.
ports, select Disabled for the built-in port. Also, be
If you are using a mouse or other
Enabled.
card(s) to indicate whether you
Enabled.
Running the SETUP Program
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