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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 Due to the influx of third party SlMMs on the market, there are some that are not compatible with Epson products. This bulletin is intended to be an aid in ensuring that only compatible SlMMs are chosen for use in Epson’s Equity Series of computers.

  • Page 3: Floppy Drive Installation

    EPSON Product Support Bulletin Subject: The Equity 386SX PLUS Diskless Workstation - lnstalling Optional Equipment Date: 3/7/91 PSB No: S-0134 Originator: APA Page(s): 1 of 3 WORKSTATION INSTALLATION SUMMARY Install an 3 or 16-bit network interface card (NIC) with a auto-boot ROM in an option slot.

  • Page 4: Hard Drive Installation

    (refer to drive table on pages 2-24 & 2-25 of the user’s manual). The drive types are identical with the standard Equity 386SX Plus). If the standard Equity 386SX PLUS SETUP program is used to specify a user- defined drive type (or modify other settings), the “Diskette boot control” option will be disabled upon exiting and updating..

  • Page 5: Other Considerations

    PSB No: S-0134 Page: 3 of 3 OTHER CONSIDERATIONS If you desire access to the local hard drive while using the network, ensure that the DOS downloaded from the file server can support the local hard drive partition(s). For example, if a large 4.01 MS-DOS primary partition (>32MB) is present on the local hard drive, and 3.30 DOS is used to boot from the file server, the local hard drive will be inaccessible.
  • Page 6 Both the standard and diskless models have the same logo plate on the front of the CPU; “Equity 386SX PLUS”. The “CODE" number can be used to identify the diskless model, and is located on or near the serial number label attached to back...

  • Page 7: Items Included

    Refer to page 3 of this document for a listing of the setup options. If in “User” mode (J1 set to “A”), one beep will occur, no F10 option will appear, and the system will continue booting. Differences in Setup between the standard Equity 386SX PLUS and the diskless version include following: Extended memory size can be specified (in 128K increments).

  • Page 8: Specifications

    PSB No: S-0133 Page: 3 of 4 SPECIFICATIONS ROM-resident SETUP Utility Copyright (c) SEIKO EPSON CORP. 1990 Permanent parameters: 640 KB Base memory Not installed Coprocessor User-defined parameters: 14:59:19 lime 07-26-91 Date Not set (If desired, enter password here) Power-on password...

  • Page 9: Card Settings

    PSB No: S-0133 Page: 4 of 4 COMPATIBILITY WITH NIC CARDS System configuration: BIOS: CTRTD-1, CTRT-2 (version 1.57) DOS: MS-DOS 3.30 Video: built-in The following cards have been tested successfully with the system used as a workstation: CARD SETTINGS MANUFACTURER/CARD NOVELL NETWORK VERSION S1: 2,3 off Standard Microsystems Corp.
  • Page 10 At what speed does the Equity 386SX PLUS operate? The Equity 386SX PLUS operates at either 16MHz or 8MHz. The speed can be set by using the following keyboard commands: CTRL ALT + = 16 MHz (High Speed)
  • Page 11 80387SX-16 math co-processor which operates at 16MHz. This allows extra processing power for math intensive programs like Lotus 1-2-3 or AUTOCAD. Can the Equity 386SX PLUS use option cards that are available for the IBM PC/AT? The Equity 386SX PLUS uses an AT-compatible ISA (Industry Standard...
  • Page 12 Page: 3 of 9 Can any other Equity keyboards be used on this machine? Only the Equity le. Both the Equity le and the Equity 386SX PLUS use the PS/24-type mini-DIN connector. All other Equity keyboards use the AT-type full- size DIN connector.
  • Page 13 PSB No: S-0131 Page: 4 of 9 NOTE: The diskette drive types shown in AFDD message vary with the types of drives installed. If another type of diskette drive is installed (360 KB or 720 KB), the message is adjusted accordingly. Q11.

  • Page 14: Hard Disk Drives

    PSB No: S-0131 Page: 5 of 9 Q17. Are the wait states user selectable? No, the 386SX PLUS automatically inserts them when needed after the command phase of the processor clock cycle. Q18. How many jumpers are on the system board? There are six (6) jumpers on the system board: System Board: Jumper 1: Password security enable/disable.

  • Page 15: Floppy Drives

    What extended hard drive support is available in the ROM BIOS that comes with the Epson 386SX PLUS? The Seiko-Epson BIOS will directly support hard drives that range in size from 10MB to 153MB. There is direct support for the Seagate ST-251 as well as several ESDI drives.
  • Page 16 PSB No: S-0131 Page: 7 of 9 Q25. Can the floppy disk controller be disabled? No. The floppy disk controller is integrated in the system board and there are no jumpers to enable or disable it. MEMORY: Q26. How much memory is standard on the 386SX PLUS? Currently there are two configurations - 1 MB on the single FDD units and 2MB on factory-installed HDD units.
  • Page 17 Q28. What SIMMs should be used when adding memory to the 386SX PLUS? Use the Epson 1MB kit (A808231) or the 2MB kit (A808101), to extend the system memory. Should you need to use third party SIMM modules we recommend the following:...
  • Page 18 Page: 9 of 9 Q30. Is the 386SX PLUS compatible with OS/2? Yes, Epson OS/2 1.0 and IBM OS/2 1.2 have been tested on the 386SX PLUS. Q31. Will it support Unix and/or Xenix? Which versions? The Equity SX PLUS has been tested with Santa Cruz Operations Xenix 386...
  • Page 19 Page(s): 1 of 1 This bulletin is to inform you that, as of August 1990, an additional jumper (J6) has been added to the Equity 386SX Plus system board. This was effective with factory hard disk models of serial number 20B10020000 and higher.
  • Page 20 Recent testing has shown that the Equity 386/25 Plus, Equity 386/25, Equity 386/20 and the Equity 386SX Plus will support three (3) parallel ports along with two (2) serial ports. The key factor in providing support for a third parallel port is the need for a parallel interface card that can be set to the IBM Monochrome Graphics/Parallel printer I/O address at 3BCh.
  • Page 21 INFORMATION EPSON EPSON AMERICA, INC. Product Support Bulletin Subject: Equity 386SX Plus HDD Interface Cable PSB No: Date: 12/5/90 S-0127 Originator: DS Page(s): 1 of 2 The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information on installing the hard disk interface cable, if and when an IDE hard disk is installed.

  • Page 22: Installing The Interface Cable

    PSB No: S-0127 Page: 2 of 2 INSTALLING THE INTERFACE CABLE Remove the sub-assembly chassis from the computer and turn it over. Position it so the hard disk drive is on the left. Lay the interface cable on the sub-assembly so the drive connector is on the left and the board connector is facing downward.
  • Page 23 Originator: MWT Page(s): 1 of 1 The super VGA (SVGA) driver for Microsoft Windows 3.0 for the Equity 386SX Plus is now available for downloading from the Epson Product Support Bulletin Board System (BBS). Please refer to PSB S-0067B for an overview on using the BBS. Also note the new telephone numbers for the BBS: (800) 234-1445 extension 8777 and (213) 782-4531.

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