Page 2 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Epson America, Inc., could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Page 4 DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY Epson America makes no representations or warranties, either express or implied, by or with respect to anything in this manual, and shall not be liable for any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose or for any indirect, special, or consequential damages.
Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Page 6 11. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 12.
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction Optional Equipment ....... . . Operating Systems and Other Software ....VGA Utilities .
Page 8 Setting the Display Adapter Type..... . . Setting the Power-on Password ......Setting the Extended Memory Caching .
Page 9 Enhancing System Operations Chapter 4 Using AUTOEXEC.BAT and Other Batch Files... Changing the Processor Speed ......Entering Keyboard Commands.
Page 10 Microsoft/IBM OS/2 Presentation Manager, Versions 1.1 and 1.2 ....... Microsoft Word,Version 5.0 ......Autodesk AutoCAD, Version 2.62.
Page 11 Installing and Removing Disk Drives Appendix B Using the Correct Drive Bay......How to Use This Appendix ......Setting the Hard Disk Drive Jumpers .
Page 12 Troubleshooting Appendix D Identifying Your System ......Error Messages ........The Computer Won’t Start.
Page 13 Appendix F Specifications CPU and Memory ........Controllers.
Page 15 The Equity 386/25 PLUS offers several other features to enhance the speed and versatility of your computer: Memory caching. Portions of your system memory are copied to a high-speed cache buffer so your computer can access programs and data very quickly.
Page 16: Introduction
Weitek®3167 (25MHz) math coprocessor; or you can add both by installing a Weitek dual-coprocessor adapter. Check with your authorized Epson dealer to see which options are available. Operating Systems and Other Software You probably have a version of MS-DOS@’ to use with your computer.
Page 17: Vga Utilities
You can use virtually any application program designed for the IBM PC, PC XT, PC AT, or compatible computers on your Equity 386/25 PLUS. You may also use powerful 32-bit software-such as Microsoft Windows/386™-with your computer. VGA Utilities Epson has provided special VGA utilities and device drivers that you can use with certain standard VGA monitors and multi-frequency monitors.
Page 18 Chapter 2 describes how to run the Setup program to define your computer’s configuration. Do this before you use your computer. You may need to do it again later if you change the configuration. Chapter 3 provides instructions for important operating procedures, such as using and caring for disks and disk drives.
Page 19: Where To Get Help
Where to Get Help Customer support and service for Epson products are provided by a network of authorized Epson dealers and Customer Care Centers throughout the United States. Epson America provides product information and support to its dealers and Customer Care Centers.
Page 20 6 lntroduction...
Page 21: Setting Up Your System
Chapter Setting Up Your System Setting up your Equity 386/25 PLUS personal computer is easy. Just follow the eight steps in this chapter. As you set up your computer, you may want to leave this manual’s back cover foldout open so you can refer to the illustrations identifying the different parts.
Page 22 Before you set up your computer, it’s important to choose a safe, convenient location that provides the following: A large, sturdy desk or table. The surface should be strong enough to support the weight of your system and all of its components.
Page 23: Removing The Protector Card
Removing the Protector Card If you have a 5¼-inch diskette drive, there is a protector card in the diskette slot. This card is inserted at the factory to protect the read/write heads in the drive. To remove it, flip the latch up to pop the card out part way, then pull it out, as shown below.
Page 24: Connecting A Monitor
Connecting a Monitor The procedure you use to connect your monitor to the computer depends on the type of monitor you have. If you have a VGA monitor (or a multi-frequency monitor with an analog connector), you can connect it to the computer’s built-in VGA port.
Page 25 4. Examine the connector end of the monitor cable, and position the plug to match the orientation of the monitor interface (marked with a monitor icon). Then insert the plug into the port (the connector should fit in easily when properly oriented), as shown below.
Page 26 6. Plug the monitor power cord into the monitor’s power inlet, as shown below. 7. Plug the other end of the power cord into an electrical outlet. Setting Up Your System...
Page 27: Using A Display Adapter Card
Using a Display Adapter Card If you are using a non-VGA monitor, you’ll need to install a display adapter (video) card in one of the computer’s option slots before you can connect the monitor. (Your dealer may have already installed the video card for you.) If the video card has not yet been installed, you’ll need to follow the step-by-step instructions in Chapter 5 to install an option card.
Page 28: Connecting A Printer Or Other Device
Your computer has both parallel and serial interfaces. To connect a printer or other peripheral device to one of these interfaces, follow the instructions below. Of course, Epson offers a full range of printers; ask your dealer for more information.
Page 29 Once you have the correct printer cable, follow these steps: 1. Place the printer next to the computer with the back panels of both components facing you. 2. One end of the printer cable has a 25pin, D-shell connector. Position the plug to match the orientation of the parallel interface (marked with a special icon).
Page 30 3. Connect the other end of the cable to the printer, as shown below. To secure the cable, squeeze the clips at each side of the printer port and push them into place. 4. Plug the printer’s power cord into a three-prong, 120-volt, grounded electrical outlet.
Page 31: Using The Serial Interface
Using the Serial Interface If you have a printer, a modem, or other peripheral with a serial interface, you can connect it to the serial (RS-232C) port on the back of the computer. The serial port uses a DB-9P connector, so be sure you have a compatible cable.
Page 32: Connecting The Keyboard
Connecting the Keyboard Follow these steps to connect the keyboard: 1. Hold the keyboard cable connector so the arrow indicator on the housing faces up. Insert the plug into the appropriate socket, marked with a keyboard icon, as shown below. C a u t i o n Setting Up Your System 1-12...
Page 33: Connecting The Mouse
2. You can raise the keyboard by adjusting the legs on the bottom. To change the angle of the keyboard, turn it over and flip each leg upward until it locks into place, as shown below. Connecting the Mouse Your computer has an auxiliary port for an IBM PS/2 compatible mouse that uses a miniature DIN (6-pin) connector.
Page 34 mouse connector Once you have connected a mouse, you may need to add commands to your MS-DOS CONFIG.SYS file to enable your computer to use a mouse. See your MS-DOS Reference Manual and the manual that came with your mouse for instructions. 1-14 Setting Up Your System...
Page 35: Connecting The Power Cord
Connecting the Power Cord Follow these steps to connect the power cord: 1. Plug the power cord into the AC power inlet on the back panel, as shown below. WARNING avoid an electric shock, be sure to plug the cord into the computer before plugging it into the wall socket.
Page 36: Turning On The Computer
Turning On the Computer After you set up your system, you’re ready to turn on the power. But first, read the following safety rules to avoid accidentally damaging your computer or injuring yourself: Do not unplug cables from the computer when the power is Never turn on the computer with a protector card in the diskette drive.
Page 37 3. Turn on the monitor, printer, and any other peripheral devices connected to the computer. 4. To turn on the computer, press the power button located on the right side of the front panel, as shown below. The power indicator below the button lights up. After a few seconds, the computer starts to perform a diagnostic self test-a series of checks it completes each time you turn it on to make sure everything is working correctly.
Page 38: Turning Off The Computer
When the system has successfully completed its self test, you see a prompt to insert a system diskette. (Do not insert a diskette at this point.) If necessary, use the controls on your monitor to adjust the brightness and contrast until characters on the screen are clear and at a comfortable level of intensity.
Page 39: Running The Setup Program
Chapter 2 Running the Setup Program The first time you use your Equity 386/25 PLUS, you need to run the Setup program on the Reference diskette to define the computer’s configuration. This is a simple procedure you must do at least once. (You may need to do it again later, if you change the configuration.)
Page 40: Automatic Configuration
Automatic Configuration The Equity 386/25 PLUS automatically defines your system’s memory configuration and recognizes a math coprocessor, if you have installed one. It also detects and configures most of the devices you have installed in your system. For this reason, you may not need to change any of the default settings in the Setup program.
Page 41 Slide the diskette into the drive until it is in all the way. Then turn the latch down to lock it in a vertical position. (For more instructions on inserting and removing diskettes, including 3½-inch diskettes, see Chapter 3.) 3. Turn on your system. (Remember to turn on your monitor and any peripherals before you turn on the computer.) The screen displays the Operation Menu: If an error message appears when you turn on the computer,...
Page 42: Continuing From An Error Message
Setup Enter. The screen displays the main Setup menu: Password Cache memory Processor speed Keyboard / Sound Real-time clock Hard disk drive Diskette Serial/Parallel Continuing From an Error Message If your computer has never been set up, you may see an error message, such as the following: - System options not set (Run SETUP in REFERENCE DISK)
Page 43 The error message beside the diamond indicates the condition causing the error. There may be more than one error listed in the message. Here are some of the error messages you may see: Time is invalid HDD and/or HDC failed initialization Memory size is incorrect, correction made Cacheable range is adjusted Incorrect...
Page 44: Moving The Cursor Block
You should check all the settings in the Setup program to make sure they are correct for your system. The default value for the setting that caused the error may not be the correct one for your configuration. Moving the Cursor Block to move the cursor block (the highlighted bar) through the options on the main Setup menu.
Page 45: Setting The Display Adapter Type
Setting the Display Adapter Type The Setup program can usually detect the exact type of display adapter you are using with your computer. If you have connected a VGA monitor to the built-in VGA port, the Setup program automatically sets the display adapter type. (With this option you select the type of display adapter you are using-not the type of monitor.) If you have installed a display adapter card-or you just want to check the display adapter setting-follow these...
Page 46 2. To change the display adapter setting, press cursor block moves into the submenu and you see an additional menu on the right side: Monochrome 80 column EGA,MCGA,VGA or other Enter Press then use display adapter type. If you are not sure which one to choose, follow these guidelines: If you are using the built-in VGA adapter or have installed a VGA, EGA, or MCGA card, select...
Page 47: Setting The Power-On Password
Note 4. After you highlight the appropriate display adapter type, Enter. press * * * SAVE SETTING * * * and 5. Highlight to return to the main Setup menu. Setting the Power-on Password A power-on password is a feature that lets you control who can access your system.
Page 48 Follow these steps to set a power-on password and turn on network server mode (if necessary): 1. At the main Setup menu, highlight submenu appears: Power-on password Network server mode OFF Enter. Press password. Enter. Press 4. To enter a password, type any combination of characters (including letters, numbers, and blank spaces) up to a total of seven characters.
Page 49 If you want to return to the password submenu without saving any changes, press Esc. 5. After you enter a password, press password submenu. 6. If you want to change the network server mode setting, highlight Network server mode server mode on or You must set a power-on password to turn on network server mode.
Page 50: Setting The Extended Memory Caching
Note Caching is active 25 MHz (high) speed. The Equity 386/25 PLUS automatically enables memory caching for the 640KB of base memory in your system. For the memory above 1MB, the Setup program allows you to turn extended memory caching on or off. The default setting is for all the extended memory currently installed in your system from 1MB up to the maximum.
Page 51 The table indicates the range of extended memory currently installed in your system. You see area because your system comes with 2MB of memory and the extended memory area from 1MB to 2MB can be cached. If you installed additional memory, you see OFF for each additional megabyte of memory you have installed.
Page 52: Setting The Processor Speed
Setting the Processor Speed Your computer’s processor can operate at two speeds: high or low. High speed is 25 MHz and low speed simulates 8 MHz. The processor is set to operate at high speed (where it can access memory faster) unless you change it to low or set the speed to change automatically (when necessary).
Page 53: Setting The Keyboard And Speaker Options
If the displayed setting is correct, skip this section, 2. To change the processor speed, press moves into the submenu and you see another menu: (High is Automat low when accessing a diskette drive.) Enter Press 4. Use or to highlight the speed you want and press 5.
Page 54 When num lock mode is on, you can use the numeric keys on the keypad to enter numbers. The initial num lock option in the Setup program determines whether num lock is on or off when you turn on your computer. To turn num lock mode off, just press Num Lock light (on the keyboard) goes out and num lock is...
Page 55: Setting The Real-Time Clock
To change any of the settings, press moves into the submenu and the highlighted. To enable or disable the speaker (turn it on or off), press Enter. To turn the initial num lock setting on or off, highlight Initial num lock and press Enter. To change the keyboard repeat rate, highlight KB repeat rate.
Page 56 Follow these steps to set the real-time clock: 1. At the main menu, highlight Real-time c l o c k . I f the time and date have been previously set, the current settings appear: T i m e D a t e If the time and date are correct, you can skip the rest of this section.
Page 57 4. Using a 24-hour clock, enter the time in the exact format shown in the box. Type two digits for each part; the Setup program automatically inserts the colons ( : ). For example, to set the time to 1:30 p.m., you would type the following: 1 3 3 0 0 0 You can use the backspace key to make corrections.
Page 58: Setting The Hard Disk Drive Configuration
Note The Setup program automatically saves the time and date when you press Enter after typing each one. If you then exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the new time and date still take effect. Setting the Hard Disk Drive Configuration If your computer came with a factory-installed hard disk, your hard disk configuration has already been set and you can skip this section.
Page 59 If a setting is incorrect, or if you want to see more details about your hard disk configuration, go to step 2. Enter. You Press The submenu lists the settings you can change for each drive: the number of cylinders, the number of read/write heads, the number of sectors, the precompensation cylinder, and the landing zone (the cylinder on which you park the heads when moving the computer).
Page 60 5. If you have disconnected the drive or if the drive does not exist, highlight None and press settings become 0. Go to step 8. If your hard disk matches one of the drive types listed in the Hard Disk Drive Types table, go to step 6. If your hard disk does not match one of the drive types listed in the Hard Disk Drive Types table, go to step 7.
Page 61 The same parameter is highlighted on the submenu above. Enter the correct number of cylinders and press The information for automatically updated on the submenu above and you see the next parameter, correct number of read/write heads for the hard disk and Enter.
Page 62: Hard Disk Drive Types
Hard Disk Drive Types The following table lists the types of hard disk drives you can use in your computer. Check this table and the documentation supplied with your hard disk to find the correct number for the type of hard disk drive(s) installed in your computer. You need to enter this number when you set the hard disk drive configuration in the Setup program.
Page 63 Hard disk drive types (continued) 2-25 Running the Setup Program...
Page 64: Setting The Diskette Drive Type(S)
Setting the Diskette Drive Type(s) Your Equity 386/25 PLUS probably came with one factory- installed diskette drive. If you added a second diskette drive or removed one, you may need to change the diskette drive settings to match your configuration. If you haven’t made any changes, you can verify your drive type settings.
Page 65: Setting The Serial/Parallel Interfaces
4. Use drive and press selected. If you want to enter the type for another diskette drive, return to step 3. 5. When the diskette drive settings are correct, highlight ** SAVE SETTINGS block returns to the main Setup menu and you see the updated information for drives A and B.
Page 66 Follow these steps to change your built-in serial and parallel interface settings: At the main menu, highlight current settings for each port appear: Serial Parallel Enter Press see this additional option menu: Disabled Primary Secondary 3. If you want to change the serial port setting, be sure Serial is highlighted and press change the parallel port setting, highlight p a r a 1 1 e 1...
Page 67: Reviewing Your Settings
If you want to change the setting for the other port, return to step 3. 5. When the serial and parallel port settings are correct, highlight ** * SAVE SETTINGS Enter. The cursor block returns to the main Setup menu and you see your updated serial and parallel interface settings.
Page 68 There are two more Setup summary screens you need to check. To display the next screen, press Real-time clock coprocessor Diskette drive Speaker Initial num lock Keyboard repeat rate Serial Parallel If you have never set the real-time clock, the entry at the top of the screen flashes to remind you to set the time and date.
Page 69: Leaving The Setup Menu
Check each Setup summary screen to see if all the information is correct. You can press PgDn to display the next screen. If anything is incorrect, be sure Change settings main Setup menu appears and you can change the appropriate settings.
Page 70 If the computer displays an error message while it is starting up, run the Setup program again and check the setting the error message indicates. If the computer still displays an error message after you check your Setup program settings, see Appendix D or E, or ask your dealer for assistance.
Page 71: Using Your Computer
Chapter 3 Using Your Computer This chapter briefly describes the following procedures for using your computer: Installing MS-DOS or another operating system Copying the Reference and Utility diskette files Using special keys on the keyboard Stopping a command or program Resetting the computer Using a power-on password Using disks and disk drives.
Page 72: Copying The Reference And Utility Files
Copying the Reference and Utility Files If you have a hard disk, you’ll probably want to copy some of the files on your Reference and Utility diskettes to the hard disk. This allows you to run the programs directly from your hard disk instead of having to insert a diskette.
Page 73: Special Keys On The Keyboard
Special Keys on the Keyboard Certain keys on your keyboard serve special functions when your computer is running MS-DOS or application programs. The keyboard layout is shown below, and special keys are described in the table. function keys main character keys Key functions Caps Lock Shift...
Page 74 Key functions (continued) +-Backspace J Enter insert (Ins) Delete (Del) Home, End Page U (PgUp) Page Down (PgDn) Num Lock F1-F12 Print Screen (PrtSc) Rq (Req) Scroll Lock Pause Break Caps Lock, toggles; press the key once to turn on a function and again to turn it off.
Page 75: Stopping A Command Or Program
Stopping a Command or Program You may sometimes need to stop a command or program while it is running. Many programs provide a command you can use to cancel or even undo an operation. If you have entered an MS-DOS command that you want to stop, try one of the following commands: Hold down the Hold down the...
Page 76 Caution Do not reset the computer as a means to exit a program. Some programs classify and store new data when you program in the normal manner. without properly exiting a To reset the computer, MS-DOS must be either on the hard disk or on a diskette in drive A;...
Page 77: Using A Power-On Password
Using a Power-on Password If you set a power-on password when you ran the Setup program, you must enter it every time you turn on or reset the computer. Follow these steps to use your password: 1. If you do not have a hard disk, insert your Startup diskette in drive A.
Page 78: Changing A Power-On Password
Note If you do not know the correct password, see “Password Problems” in Appendix D. Changing a Power-on Password To change your power-on password, follow these steps: 1. If you do not have a hard disk, insert your Startup diskette in drive A.
Page 79: Deleting A Power-On Password
Next time you turn on or reset the computer, use the new password. Deleting a Power-on Password To delete your power-on password, follow these steps: 1. If you do not have a hard disk, insert your Startup diskette in drive A. 2.
Page 80: Using Disks And Disk Drives
Using Disks and Disk Drives The disk drives in your computer allow you to store data on disk, and then retrieve and use your stored data. This section explains how disks work and tells you how to: Use different types of diskettes and diskette drives Care for your diskettes and diskette drives Write-protect diskettes Use a single diskette drive system...
Page 81 A disk is further divided by sectors, which are similar in shape to pie slices. The figure below provides a simple representation of tracks and sectors. Double-sided, double-density diskettes have either 40 or 80 tracks on each side, and double-sided, high-density diskettes have 80 tracks on each side.
Page 82: Types Of Diskette Drives
Your computer uses the read/write heads in a disk drive to store and retrieve data on a disk. To write to a disk, the computer spins it in the drive to position the disk so that the area where the data is to be written is under the read/write head. A diskette has an exposed area where the read/write head can access it.
Page 83 360KB drive–Use 5¼-inch, double-sided, double-density, 48 TPI, 360KB diskettes. (You can also use single-sided, 160KB or 180KB diskettes.) These diskettes contain 40 tracks per side and 8 or 9 sectors per track. With 8 sectors per track, a diskette holds up to 320KB. With 9 sectors per track, diskette holds up to 360KB of information, which is approximately 150 pages of text.
Page 84: Caring For Diskettes And Diskette Drives
3½-inch drive/diskette compatibility Drive type 720KB 1.44MB Because of these incompatibilities, always indicate the diskette type and density when you label your diskettes. (Usually this information appears on the manufacturer’s label.) If you have any combination of the above drives (1.44 MB, 1.2MB, 720KB, or 360KB), you can copy files from one drive to another-using COPY or XCOPY–as long as the correct diskette type is in each drive.
Page 85 Keep diskettes away from dust and dirt. Small particles of dust or dirt can scratch the magnetic surface, destroy data, and ruin the read/write heads in a diskette drive. Never wipe, brush, or try to clean diskettes in any way. Keep diskettes in a moderate environment.
Page 86: Write-Protecting Diskettes
Write-protecting Diskettes You can write-protect a diskette to prevent its data from being altered. When a diskette is write-protected, you can read it and copy data from it, but you cannot store new data on it or delete any files it contains. If you try to change data stored on a write- protected diskette, MS-DOS displays an error message.
Page 87 On a 3½-inch diskette, the write-protect device is a small switch on the back of the diskette in the lower right comer, shown below. To write-protect a 3½-inch diskette, slide the switch toward the edge of the diskette until it clicks into position, exposing a hole in the comer.
Page 88: Using A Single Diskette Drive System
Using a Single Diskette Drive System MS-DOS expects the computer to have at least two diskette drives and displays prompts and messages accordingly. Usually, MS-DOS recognizes the first diskette drive (the top drive) as A and a second diskette drive as B. If you have only one diskette drive, MS-DOS can treat it as both A and B when you need to perform operations that normally require two diskette drives.
Page 89: Inserting And Removing Diskettes
Note You can bad MS-DOS from an application program diskette if that diskette contains the operating system. See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for information about creating a system diskette. Inserting and Removing Diskettes If you have a 5¼-inch diskette drive, insert a diskette as follows: hold the diskette with the label facing up and the read/write slot leading into the drive, as shown below.
Page 90 If you have a 3¼-inch diskette drive, insert the diskette with the label facing up and the metal shutter leading into the drive, as shown in the following illustration. Slide the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place. When you want to remove the diskette, make sure the drive light is off;...
Page 91: Formatting Diskettes
Formatting Diskettes Before you can store data on a new diskette, you must format it using the FORMAT command. Formatting prepares the diskette so that MS-DOS can write data on it. You need to do this only once, before you use the diskette for the first time. You can also reformat previously used diskettes to store new data.
Page 92: Using A Hard Disk Drive
You can use the BACKUP command to back up hard disk files to diskettes. Because BACKUP can split large files across two or more diskettes, it makes more efficient use of diskette space than COPY or XCOPY. It also allows you to back up files that are larger than the capacity of your diskettes.
Page 93 Backing up the hard disk While the hard disk is very reliable, it is essential to back up your hard disk files to diskettes in case you lose some data accidentally. Make copies of all your system and application program diskettes before copying the programs to the hard disk. After you create data files on the hard disk, be sure to copy them to diskettes whenever you revise them to keep your backup diskettes up-to-date.
Page 94 Follow these steps to run HDSIT: 1. Exit any program you are using and make sure the MS-DOS command prompt appears on the screen. 2. If you copied HDSIT to your hard disk (as described at the beginning of this chapter), type onto the root directory of the hard disk.
Page 95: Enhancing System Operations
Chapter 4 Enhancing System Operations This chapter tells you how to use the following procedures to enhance the operation of your computer: Using AUTOEXEC.BAT and other batch files Changing the processor speed Reassigning the diskette drives Using your computer as a network server Using expanded memory beyond 640KB Using special VGA features.
Page 96: Changing The Processor Speed
One batch file that you may find particularly useful is called AUTOEXEC.BAT. Every time you turn on your computer, MS-DOS looks for the AUTOEXEC.BAT file and automatically executes each of the commands. When you install MS-DOS, it automatically creates an AUTOEXECBAT file for you.
Page 97 Some copy-protected programs require the computer to run at low speed while accessing the program on a diskette. These programs also usually require you to leave a key disk-the diskette that contains the copy protection-in the diskette drive. If you use a copy-protected program often, you may want to set your processor speed to change automatically to low speed when accessing the diskette and return to high speed when it is finished.
Page 98: Entering Keyboard Commands
If you frequently use programs that require the processor to operate at low speed or require the automatic speed change when your computer is accessing a diskette, use Setup to change the processor speed. See Chapter 2 for instructions. If you use these programs only occasionally, you should use the keyboard commands or the ESPEED program (described below) to change the processor speed.
Page 99: Using The Espeed Program
To enter these commands, hold down the Alt key and press the +, -, or * key located cm the numeric keypad. The speed setting remains in effect until you press the button or turn off the computer, or until you change it again using the Setup program, another keyboard command, or the ESPEED program, described below.
Page 100 The message tells you the switches you should use to set the speed to high, low, or automatic speed. At the MS-DOS prompt, type the ESPEED command again and include the appropriate switch, such as the following: ESPEED /A This command sets the processor speed to change to low speed automatically when the computer accesses a diskette.
Page 101: Reassigning The Diskette Drives
See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for instructions on creating and using batch files. Reassigning the Diskette Drives If your system has two diskette drives, they are connected inside your computer so that the top drive is A and the bottom drive is B.
Page 102: Using The Afdd Program
Using the AFDD Program The AFDD program reverses the current diskette drive assignments and resets the system. When you are done using the reversed drive assignments, you can use the AFDD program again to reassign the drives to their original configuration. The AFDD program is provided with your system on the Reference diskette.
Page 103: Using Your Computer As A Network Server
If you are running the AFDD program from a hard disk, you can reassign the drives and reset the computer automatically. Type the following command and press AFDD /S The / switch tells the AFDD program to reset the computer, load MS-DOS, and change the diskette drive assignments without displaying the message.
Page 104 When you enable a power-on password but do not use network server mode, you enter the password before the computer loads MS-DOS. Once you load MS-DOS, anyone can access your system by typing commands on the keyboard. However, if you enable a power-on password and turn on network server mode, you can load MS-DOS before you enter the password.
Page 105: Using A Password In Network Server Mode
Using a Password in Network Server Mode When you turn on or reset the computer, it loads MS-DOS and you see either the MS-DOS command prompt or the first screen displayed by your networking software. You do not see the key prompt ( ) even though the computer is now waiting for you to enter the correct password.
Page 106: Using Expanded Memory Beyond 640Kb
If you selected a memory management software package when you bought your Equity 386/25 PLUS, you can use the memory manager with either version of MS-DOS. Just follow the instructions included with the package.
Page 107: Using Special Vga Features
Using Special VGA Features Your built-in VGA (video graphics array) display adapter supports both standard VGA monitors and multi-frequency monitors with analog connectors in non-interlaced mode. The VGA adapter allows these monitors to operate in all standard VGA modes without requiring any special device drivers. However, if you want to use extended or super-extended VGA modes, you can install one or more of the device drivers provided on the Utility diskettes that came with your system.
Page 108 The Utility diskettes that came with your system contain device drivers for various application programs that require them. The diskettes also provide the following special utilities: VGAMODE SETVGA MODETEST WS33INST SNOOZE See Appendix A for more information drivers and the utilities, 4-14 Enhancing System Operations The VGAMODE utility provides...
Page 109: Installing And Removing Options
Chapter 5 Installing and Removing Options You can enhance the performance of your computer by adding a variety of options, including the following: Option cards Memory modules A math coprocessor. An option card is a circuit board you install in your computer to add a particular function.
Page 110: Removing The Cover
A math coprocessor speeds up the numeric calculations your computer performs when using certain application software. If you purchase a math coprocessor, it is a good idea to ask your dealer to install it for you, because it can be damaged easily. If you decide to install it yourself, follow the steps in this chapter.
Page 111 4. Turn the computer around so you are facing the back panel. As shown below, the cover is secured by a large screw on the back panel. Turn the screw counterclockwise to unlock the cover. 5. The cover is also secured by two latches on the back of the cover near the comers.
Page 112 6. Pull the cover away from the front of the computer to completely remove it. Then set it aside. Installing and Removing Options...
Page 113 7. Before you touch any of the components inside, touch the inside of the computer’s back panel, as shown below, to ground yourself and avoid an electric shock. WARNING Be sure to ground yourself to the inside back panel of the computer every time you remove the cover.
Page 114: Changing The Jumper Settings
Changing the Jumper Settings If you change your computer’s configuration or need to alter the way it operates, you may need to change a jumper setting inside the computer. A jumper is a small electrical connector that controls one of the computer’s functions.
Page 115: Setting The Jumpers
Setting the Jumpers Turn the computer so the back panel faces left and the front panel faces right. The illustration below shows the locations of the jumpers. A jumper’s setting is determined by where the jumper is placed on the pins. The jumper either connects pin A and the middle pin (position A) or connects pin B and the middle pin (position B), as shown below.
Page 116 To move a jumper from one position to the other, use needle- nose pliers or tweezers to pull it off its pins and gently move it to the desired position. Be careful not to lose the jumper. Caution Be careful not to bend the jumper pins or damage any surrounding components on the main system board.
Page 117 Jumper settings for base memory 512KB 256KB * Factory settings Jumper settings for extended memory * Factory settings (a) Configured using 256KB SlMMs in all banks (b) Configured using four 1MB SlMMs in Bank 0 (c) Configured using eight 256KB SlMMs in banks 0 and 1 and eight 1MB SlMMs in banks 2 and 3 (d) Configured using eight 1MB SlMMs in banks 0 and 1 and eight 256KB SlMMs in banks 2 and 3...
Page 118: Installing An Option Card
Your computer has four standard option slots: three 16-bit slots and one B-bit access slot. Each slot can accommodate an option card. You can buy option cards from authorized Epson dealers as well as other vendors. This section explains how to install option cards in your computer.
Page 119 The illustration below shows the four standard option slots inside your computer. option card slots Slot 1 is designed for an B-bit option card and slots 2 through 4 are designed for 16-bit cards. As you can see below, a 16-bit card has an extra connector along the bottom.
Page 120 Usually it does not matter which slot an option card occupies as long as the card fits in the slot. For example, you can place some B-bit cards in a 16-bit slot. However, you must follow these guidelines when deciding which slot to use: An 8-bit card with an additional tab along the bottom must go into an 8-bit slot.
Page 121 3. Remove the retaining screw from the top of the metal option slot cover: hold on to the screw as you remove it so it doesn’t fall into the computer. Lift out the slot cover. Keep the screw to secure the option card to the computer. Store the slot cover in a safe place in case you remove the option card later.
Page 122 5. Grip the card firmly by the top comers and position it at the top of the slot, as shown below. Make sure the connector pins point down and the component side faces the power supply inside the computer. 6. Insert the card into the slot, guiding it straight down. Once the connector pins reach the connector slot, push the card downward firmly (but carefully) to insert it fully.
Page 123: Removing An Option Card
7. Secure the end of the card to the back of the computer with the retaining screw. 8. Follow the instructions at the end of this chapter to replace the cover. Then see “Post-installation Setup” following that section. Removing an Option Card If you need to remove an option card, follow these steps: 1.
Page 124: Adding Memory Modules
4. If you are removing an option card that controls a mouse, you need to change the settings of jumpers JP10 and JP11 on the main system board. If you are removing a display adapter card you may need to change the settings of jumpers JP12 and JP14.
Page 125: Installing Memory Modules
SIMMs to fill up the bank. The following table shows all the possible SIMM configurations for the Equity 386/25 PLUS. Do not install SIMMs in any other configuration. Keep in mind that eight 256KB SIMMs (2MB) are already installed in banks 0 and 1.
Page 126 Once you have determined where to add the memory modules, follow these steps to install them: 1. Remove the computer’s cover. See page 5-2 for instructions. 2. Turn the computer so that the back panel faces left and the front panel faces right. The SIMM sockets are located on the main system board just above the option slots, as shown below.
Page 127 The sockets are labelled vertically as shown below. 3. If an option card is blocking access to the SIMM sockets, follow the steps on page 5-15 to remove the card(s). Installing and Removing Options 5-19...
Page 128 4. Hold the SIMM so the component side is facing to the left and the metal connector pins are facing down. 5. To insert the SIMM in the socket, place it on the right side of the tabs at an angle, as shown below. 5-20 Installing and Removing Options...
Page 129 6. Gently push down on the SIMM and, at the same time, turn the top of the SIMM to the left until it is vertical and snaps into place between the tabs and the retaining posts. If the SIMM does not go in smoothly, do not force it; pull it all the way out and try again.
Page 130: Removing Memory Modules
10. Follow the steps on page 5-30 to replace the computer’s cover. Then see “Post-installation Setup” (following that section) for instructions on configuring your computer for use with your new memory. Removing Memory Modules If you need to remove memory modules from your computer, have your dealer do it for you or follow the steps below.
Page 131 The SIMM sockets are labelled vertically as shown below. 3. If an option card is blocking access to the SIMM sockets, follow the steps on page 5-15 to remove it. 5-23 Installing and Removing Options...
Page 132 4. Use your fingers or two small screwdrivers to pull away the tabs that secure the SIMM at each end. Be careful not to pull the tabs too far, or they may break. As you pull away the tabs, the SIMM falls to the right at an angle.
Page 133: Installing A Math Coprocessor
When the SIMM is at an angle, release the tabs and carefully remove it from the socket. 5. Repeat step 4 for each SIMM you need to remove. 6. Set the appropriate jumpers to indicate the amount of memory you now have on SIMMs. See “Changing the Jumper Settings”...
Page 134 If you install it yourself, be sure to read the manual that came with your math coprocessor, if you received one. Then follow the steps in this section to install it in your computer. However, be sure to read all of the warnings and instructions carefully so you do not injure yourself or damage the coprocessor or your computer.
Page 135 The math coprocessor socket is located on the main system board to the right of the speaker, as shown below. speaker math coprocessor socket 4. If an option card is blocking access to the math coprocessor socket, follow the steps on page 5-15 to remove it. 5.
Page 136 There is also a notched comer on the math coprocessor, as shown below. Align the notched corner of the coprocessor with the notched corner of its socket. The notched comers must be aligned for the coprocessor to fit into the socket, so be sure the alignment is correct before you proceed to the next step.
Page 137 6. Line up the pins on the coprocessor with the inner two rows of holes in the socket. You should feel the pins drop into the holes when they are aligned properly. 7. Gently push the coprocessor into the socket, pressing evenly on all sides of the coprocessor, as shown below.
Page 138: Removing A Math Coprocessor
Removing a Math Coprocessor If you need to remove a math coprocessor from your computer, contact your dealer for assistance. You need a special extracting tool to remove the coprocessor without damaging it. Do not attempt to remove it without this tool because you can easily damage it.
Page 139 2. 2. Insert the three tabs into the three notches in the back of Insert the three tabs into the three notches in the back of the front panel of the computer. the front panel of the computer. 3. Lower the back of the cover onto the computer and press down firmly on all edges of the cover to form a tight seal.
Page 140: Post-Installation Setup
Beyond 64OKB” in Chapter 4 for more information. If you install a hard disk drive that has never received a hardware level format (such as some non-Epson hard disk drives), you need to format the disk. Check the manual that came with your drive, and then, if necessary, follow the instructions in Appendix C to format your new hard disk.
Page 141 Additionally, you may need to add some commands in your configuration files. See your MS-DOS Reference Manual and the manual that comes with your option card for instructions. You may also want to test a newly-installed option. Some options come with their own diagnostics test programs, and you can test others with the diagnostics programs on your Reference diskette.
Page 142 5-34 lnstalling and Removing Options...
Page 143: Appendix A Using The Vga Utilities
Your computer has a Video Graphics Array (VGA) adapter built into the main system board which is 100% compatible with IBM VGA. This adapter allows you to use the computer with Epson VGA monitors, other brands of VGA monitors, and VGA compatible, multi-frequency monitors that use analog input (in non-interlaced mode only).
Page 144 Note These utilities are intended for use only with the computer’s built-in VGA adapter. If you have installed a video card in one of the computer’s option slots, use the documentation and software that came with it. For further information on using the computer with a video card, see “Using a Display Adapter Card”...
Page 145 Note To use the graphics display drivers in resolutions of 800 x 600 or 1024 x 768, you must have a multi-frequency monitor capable of displaying these resolutions. Standard VGA monitors do not have this capability. Besides the software drivers listed above, the Utility diskettes also include the following utility programs: VGAMODE SETVGA...
Page 146: Preparing To Install Drivers Or Utilities
Make backup copies of the Utility diskettes using the DISKCOPY command or the Epson MENU utility. (See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for instructions.) Store the original diskettes in a safe place and use your backup copies to install the software drivers and utilities on your hard disk.
Page 147 Follow these steps to use the VGA driver setup program: 1. Insert the Utility 1 diskette in drive A. 2. Type : and press A> 3. At the prompt, type the following and press Setup You see the following: 4. Press any key. You see the main Setup menu. The menu lists the application programs for which VGA drivers are available, such as those shown below.
Page 148 Enter Press MS-DOS, press Esc.) You see a list of the display resolutions available for the program, such as the following: Press to your hard disk and press appears beside the resolution. You can copy as many resolutions as you want; just highlight each one and press Enter.
Page 149 Many of the drivers require a specific pathname to operate properly. See the instructions given in this appendix for each application program you want to install before you enter a pathname. 9. To select the default pathname, press use Backspace new one.
Page 150: Microsoft Windows/286, Versions 2.03, 2.10, And 2.11
12. To continue copying the file (and overwrite the existing one with that name), press Y. Setup copies the new file to the hard disk and proceeds to the next file, if there is one. To keep the original version of the file, press file is not copied and Setup proceeds to the next file.
Page 151: Installing The Drivers
Installing the Drivers If you have already installed Windows/286 you must reinstall it along with the new driver. Follow these steps: 1. Run the VGA Driver Setup program on your Utility 1 diskette to copy the Windows/286 drivers to your hard disk. See “Using the VGA Driver Setup Program”...
Page 152: Microsoft Windows/386, Versions 2.03, 2.10, And 2.11
Microsoft Windows/386, Versions 2.03, 2.10, and 2.11 The following resolutions are available for Windows/386: 480, 16-color graphics 800 x 600,16-color graphics 1024 x 768, 16-color graphics 400,256-color graphics 480, 256-color graphics. Installing the Drivers If you have already installed Windows/386, you must reinstall it along with the new driver.
Page 153: Microsoft Windows, Version 3.0
4. Then the program displays a list that includes the display adapter, keyboard type, and mouse that it has detected in your computer. Press 1 to highlight 5. The program shows a list of display adapters. Press 1 to highlight Other and press 6.
Page 154 Installing the Drivers Follow these steps to install the Windows 3.0 drivers: 1. If you have not yet installed Windows 3.0, install the program on your hard disk. Follow the instructions in your Windows 3.0 documentation. 2. Run the VGA Driver Setup program on your Utility 1 diskette to copy the Windows 3.0 drivers to your hard disk.
Page 155: Microsoft/Ibm Os/2 Presentation Manager
8. You see a list of available drivers. Select the driver in the resolution you want to use and press 9. You see the System Information display again. Press 10. Setup asks for the pathname to the directory containing your Windows 3.0 driver files. Type the pathname and press Enter.
Page 156 Installing the Drivers To install the drivers, follow the steps below: 1. If you have not installed OS/2 1.1, follow the instructions in your OS/2 manual to install it. Configure OS/2 for a standard VGA driver. 2. Reset the computer and verify that OS/2 and Presentation Manager are operating properly.
Page 157 9. Now copy the same driver file again and name this copy DISPLAY.DLL, as in the following example: COPY VGA768.DLL DISPLAY.DLL 10. Log onto the root directory. (Type 11. Type the following and press COPY CONFIG.SYS+CON CONFIG.SYS 12. Type the following and press LIBPATH=C:\VGA 13.
Page 158: Autodesk Autocad, Version 2.62
REN VGA768.VID SCREEN.VID Autodesk AutoCAD, Version 2.62 The AutoCAD drivers conform to the Autodesk Device Interface (ADI) for rendering and display drivers. Epson provides the following resolutions for AutoCAD 2.62: 480, 16-color graphics (D2V1480.EXE) 600, 16-color graphics (D2V1600.EXE) 1024 768, 16-color graphics (D2V1768.EXE).
Page 159 When Setup asks for the name of the drive and directory to contain the driver files, erase the default name and enter the directory containing your 2. Before running AutoCAD, you must load the display driver into the computer’s memory. First, log onto your AutoCAD directory.
Page 160: Autodesk Autocad, Version 9.00
4. Save the new configuration and return to the main menu. Autodesk AutoCAD, Version 9.00 The AutoCAD drivers conform to the Autodesk Device Interface (ADI) for rendering and display drivers. Epson provides the following resolutions for AutoCAD 9.0: 480, 16-color graphics (R3V1480.EXE) 600, 16-color graphics (R3V1600.EXE)
Page 161 2. Before running AutoCAD or AutoShade, you must load the display driver into the computer’s memory. First, log onto your AutoCAD directory, if necessary. Then type the display driver filename at the MS-DOS prompt and press Enter. (The display driver filenames are listed at the beginning of this section.) For example, to load the 1024 x 768, 16-color graphics driver into memory, type the following and press...
Page 162: Autodesk Autocad, Version 10.0
3. Select ADI as your new driver. (The menu indicates that this is installed at interrupt 7A hex.) 4. Save the new configuration and return to the main menu. Configuring AutoShade If you have AutoShade, the first time you use it with the driver, you need to configure it for an ADI display.
Page 163 Installing the Drivers Use the instructions in your AutoCAD documentation to install the program on your hard disk. To install the drivers, follow the steps below: Run the VGA Driver Setup program on your Utility 1 diskette to copy the AutoCAD 10.0 drivers to your hard disk.
Page 164 driver in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file Installing the You can install the driver automatically each time you turn on or reset your computer by placing the command in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. Follow these steps: 1. Type C : \ and press your hard disk.
Page 165: Autodesk Autocad 386, Version 10.0
Configuring AutoShade If you have AutoShade, the first time you use it with the driver, you need to configure it for an ADI display. Follow these steps: 1. Delete the file SHADE.CFG from the AutoCAD directory on your hard disk. 2.
Page 166 When Setup asks for the name of the drive and directory to contain the driver files, erase the default name and enter the directory containing your AutoCAD 386 program files. Log onto the AutoCAD directory on your hard disk. Check to see if a file called ADIDISP.EXP already exists in the AutoCAD directory.
Page 167: Autodesk Autocad, Version 10.0 (Fast Display List)
Autodesk AutoCAD, Version 10.0 (Fast Display List) The AutoCAD drivers conform to the Autodesk Device Interface (ADI) for rendering and display drivers. The fast display drivers accelerate redraw, pan, and zoom functions and are available in the following resolutions: 480, 16color graphics 600, 16-color graphics 1024 768, 16-color graphics.
Page 168 Running AutoCAD Prior to starting an AutoCAD or AutoShade session, you must load the display driver into the computer’s memory. Follow these steps: necessary, 1. If 2. Type the following and press FASTACAD This command runs the FASTACAD.BAT batch file, which loads the display driver into your computer’s memory.
Page 169: Digital Research Gem, Version 2.2
4. When you exit from the AutoShade program, it creates a new SHADE.CFG file. Digital Research GEM, Version 2.2 Epson provides GEM 2.2 drivers for the following resolutions: 480, 16-color graphics (SDV1480.SYS) 600, 16-color graphics (SDV16OO.SYS) 1024 768, 16-color graphics (SDV1768.SYS) 400, 256-color graphics (SDV2400.SYS)
Page 170 Installing the Drivers Follow the steps below to install the display drivers. If you have already installed GEM 2.2, go to step 2 to install the GEM driver. If you have not yet installed GEM 2.2, begin with step 1. 1.
Page 171: Digital Research Gem, Version 3.0
GEM_DRIVRPK diskette ready, and then start from Step 6 to change the driver. Digital Research GEM, Version 3.0 Epson provides GEM 3.0 drivers for the following resolutions: 480, 16-color graphics (SDV1480.VGA) 600, 16-color graphics (SDV1600.VGA) 1024 768, 16-color graphics (SDVl768.VGA)
Page 172 Installing the Drivers If you have already installed GEM 3.0 on your computer, go to step 2 to install the GEM drivers. If you have not yet installed GEM 3.0, begin with step 1. 1. Use the instructions in the GEM documentation to install GEM 3.0 and select Compatible as your monitor.
Page 173: Ventura Publisher, Versions 1.0 And 1.1
A. Remove the System Master Disk, insert the GEM_DRIVRPK diskette and complete the installation. Ventura Publisher, Versions 1.0 and 1.1 Epson provides drivers for Ventura Publisher, versions 1.0 and 1.1, in the following resolutions: Version 1.0: 480, 2-color graphics (SDV480SYS) 600, 2-color graphics (SDV600.SYS)
Page 174 Version 1.1: 480, 2-color graphics (SDV480.EGA) 600, 2-color graphics (SDV600.EGA) 1024 768, 2-color graphics (SDV768.EGA). Installing the Drivers If you have not yet installed Ventura Publisher, begin with step 1. If you have already installed it, begin with step 2. 1.
Page 175: Ventura Publisher, Version 2.0
7. Follow the instructions on the screen to select an appropriate screen driver and complete the installation. 8. Remove the diskette from drive A. Ventura Publisher, Version 2.0 Epson includes drivers for Ventura Publisher 2.0 in the following resolutions: 480, 2-color graphics (SDV1480.VGA) 600, 2-color graphics (SDV1600.VGA) 1024 768, 2-color graphics (SDV1768.VGA).
Page 176: Lotus 1-2-3, Release 2.0 And Lotus Symphony
Lotus Symphony, Releases 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0 The Lotus drivers work with releases 2.0 and 2.01 of Lotus 1-2-3, as well as releases 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0 of Lotus Symphony. Epson’s drivers support the following resolutions: 50, 16-color text 25, 16-color text 50, 16-color text.
Page 177 Installing the Drivers Follow the steps below to install the Epson drivers: If necessary, install Lotus l-2-3 or Symphony on your hard disk using the instructions in the program manual. 2. Run the VGA Driver Setup program on your Utility 1 diskette to copy the Lotus 1-2-3 and Symphony drivers to your hard disk.
Page 178 10. Choose one of the following drivers from the Text Display menu: VGA 82C452 (80 x 50) VGA 82C452 (132 x 25) VGA 82C452 (132 x 50). 11. After selecting the appropriate driver, select menu. 12. At the Installation menu, select 13.
Page 179: Ashton-Tate Framework Ii, Release 1.0
Ashton-Tate Framework II, Release 1.0 Epson provides Framework II drivers for the following resolutions: 480, 16-color graphics: 25, l6-color text (CT452000.SC) 50, l6-color text (CT452003SC) 132 x 25, 16-color text (CT452030.SC) 132 x 50, 16-color text (CT452033.X). 600, 16-color graphics: 80 x 25, 16-color text (CT452200.SC)
Page 180 3. Run the VGA Driver Setup program on your Utility 1 diskette to copy the Framework II drivers to your hard disk. See “Using the VGA Driver Setup Program” on page A-4 for instructions. When Setup asks for the name of the drive and directory to contain the driver files, erase the default name and enter the directory containing your Framework II program files.
Page 181: Wordstar, Version 3.3
13. Type the filename of the driver you want to use and press Enter. 14. Press M to return to the main menu. 15. Select option 7 to save the new setup and exit from the program. WordStar, Version 3.3 Your computer’s built-in VGA adapter can run WordStar, version 3.3, in 132-column text mode without a special driver.
Page 182 When Setup asks for the name of the drive and directory to contain the driver files, erase the default name and enter the directory containing your Wordstar 3.3 program files. 4. Now install the VGAMODE utility. See “VGAMODE Utility” on page A-57 for instructions. 5.
Page 183: Wordstar, Versions 4.0 And 5.0
2. Type the following and press WS132 After you exit WordStar, if you want to return to 80-column mode, type the following and press VGAMODE WordStar, Versions 4.0 and 5.0 Your VGA adapter can run WordStar, versions 4.0 and 5.0, in 132-column text mode without a special driver.
Page 184 At the Main Installation Menu, select C o n s o l e . From the console menu, select T h e n c h o o s e S c r e e n S i z i n g . At the Screen Sizing menu, select B (for width), type 132, Enter.
Page 185: Wordperfect, Versions 4.0 And 4.1
WordPerfect, Versions 4.0 and 4.1 Your VGA adapter can run versions 4.0 and 4.1 of WordPerfect in 132-column text mode without a special driver. However, you do need to install the VGAMODE utility (described later in this appendix) and reconfigure WordPerfect. After you have installed WordPerfect on your hard disk, follow these steps: 1.
Page 186: Wordperfect, Version 5.0
Running WordPerfect 4.0 and 4.1 Whenever you run WordPerfect 4.0 or 4.1 with 132 columns, you need to specify 132-column text mode prior to starting the program. Follow these steps: 1. Type the following and press text mode: VGAMODE 132, 25 2.
Page 187 Run the VGA Driver Setup program on your Utility 1 diskette to copy the WordPerfect 5.0 driver files to your hard disk. See “Using the VGA Driver Setup Program” on page A-4 for instructions. When Setup asks for the name of the drive and directory to contain the driver files, erase the default name and enter the directory containing your WordPerfect 5.0 program files.
Page 188: Versacad Design, Version 5.4
W P / S S = 2 5 , 1 3 2 VersaCAD Design, Version 5.4 Epson provides VersaCAD 5.4 drivers for the following resolutions: 600, 16color graphics (EGA600.EXE) 1024 768, 16-color graphics (EGA768.EXE).
Page 189 5. Press the space bar until you see one of the following options: CHIPS 1024x768 CHIPS 800x600 6. Select the driver you want to use. 7. Exit VersaCAD. Modifying the VersaCAD Batch File Before you use VersaCAD with the new display driver, you need to modify the VersaCAD batch file.
Page 190: Versacad 386, Version 5.4
VersaCAD 386, Version 5.4 Epson provides VersaCAD 386 drivers for these resolutions: 600, 16-color graphics (EGAP600.EXE) 1024 768, 16-color graphics (EGA768P.EXE). Installing the Drivers If you have not already installed VersaCAD 386, follow the instructions in your VersaCAD documentation to install it.
Page 191: Cadvance, Version 3.50
EGAP768.EXE 4. Save the new batch file as you exit the EDLIN utility. 5. Hold down CADVANCE, Version 3.50 Epson provides CADVANCE 3.50 drivers in the following resolutions : 600, 16-color graphics (GS600.DRV) 1024 768, 16-color graphics (GS768.DRV).
Page 192 Installing the Drivers If you have not already installed CADVANCE 3.50 on your computer, follow the instructions in your CADVANCE documentation to install it. Follow these steps to install the drivers: 1. Run the VGA Driver Setup program on your Utility 1 diskette to copy the CADVANCE 3.50 drivers to your hard disk.
Page 193: Orcad, Version 3.22
OrCAD, Version 3.22 The following resolutions are available for OrCAD 3.22: 600, 16-color graphics (CHIPS600.DRV) 1024 768, 16-color graphics (CHIPS768.DRV). Installing the Drivers If you have not already installed OrCAD 3.22 on your computer, follow the instructions in your OrCAD documentation to install it.
Page 194: Generic Cadd, Version 1.1, Level 3
4. Then enter the name of the directory containing the new display driver files. For example, type the following and press Enter: 5. Type to set the driver filename. 6. Press S to choose a special driver. 7. Then enter the name of the driver file for the resolution you want to use.
Page 195 Follow these steps to install the drivers: 1. Run the VGA Driver Setup program on your Utility 1 diskette to copy the Generic CADD drivers to your hard disk. See “Using the VGA Driver Setup Program” on page A-4 for instructions. When Setup asks for the name of the drive and directory to contain the driver files, erase the default name and enter the name of the directory containing your Generic CADD...
Page 196: Vesa Driver, Version 1.0
VESA Driver, Version 1.0 The VESA driver conforms to the VESA Super VGA Standard #VS891001 and supports the following resolutions: 600, 16-color graphics 1024 768, 16-color graphics 400, 256-color graphics 480, 256-color graphics. If an application program offers a VESA standard option to provide Super VGA resolutions, you must install this VESA driver in order to use the option.
Page 197: Using Setvesa
When Setup asks for the name of the directory to contain the driver and utility files, erase the default name. Then enter the name of your utility directory, if you have one. If you have not done so already, add the pathname of the VESA utility files to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
Page 198: Using Vtest
You cannot enter the following settings: SETVESA SETVESA If you enter the command without any parameters, SETVESA displays the current settings on the screen. Follow these steps to use the SETVESA utility: 1. If necessary, log onto the directory containing the SETVESA.EXE utility file.
Page 199: Utility Programs
Utility Programs Your Utility diskettes contain the following VGA utility programs: VGAMODE SETVGA MODETEST WS33INST SNOOZE. These utilities are described in the sections below. VGAMODE Utility VGAMODE provides 132-column text in popular text-based applications, such as WordStar and WordPerfect. The VGAMODE utility allows you to specify the number of rows (lines) and columns you want displayed on the screen.
Page 200 2. After you have copied the VGAMODE utility to your hard disk, it is best to include the pathname for VGAMODE and other utilities in an AUTOEXEC.BAT file. See the next section for instructions. Adding VGAMODE to the AUTOEXEC.BAT file For convenience in accessing VGAMODE, you can include a pathname in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
Page 201: Setvga Utility
Valid values for columns are 80 and 132; for rows, use 25 or 50. (Do not include the brackets.) For example, if you want your screen to display 132 columns and 25 rows, type the following and press VGAMODE 132, 25 To use VGAMODE, you must configure the application program that uses VGAMODE for the same screen size.
Page 202 Note Only a few, old software SETVGA program. Installing the utility Follow these steps to install SETVGA: 1. Run the VGA Driver Setup program on your Utility 1 diskette to copy the SETVGA utility to your hard disk. From the Main Menu, select Then select SETVGA VGA Driver Setup Program”...
Page 203 For instance, if you were using the default directory offered by the VGA Driver Setup program (described above), you would enter this command: PATH C:\UTIL\ 3. Press F6 and then (See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for more information about pathnames.) Using the utility To lock your VGA interface into an emulation mode, you include the name of the mode on the SETVGA command line.
Page 204: Modetest Utility
MODETEST Utility The MODETEST utility tests all of the video modes available to your monitor and displays the following information: Mode number Resolution Number of available colors Vertical and horizontal scanning Dot clock (pixel) frequency. MODETEST also displays the available colors in a set of color bars and in a changing border around the screen.
Page 205: Ws33Inst Utility
5. Continue pressing any key to test all the available video modes. After the last test, you see a table of the 6. Press E to exit MODETEST. WS33INST Utility The WS33INST utility provides 132-column text mode for WordStar, version 3.3 by patching (modifying) the WordStar program file.
Page 206 Adding SNOOZE to the AUTOEXEC.BAT file For convenience in accessing SNOOZE, you can include a pathname in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. Follow these steps: 1. At the MS-DOS command prompt in the root directory, type the following and press COPY AUTOEXEC.BAT+CON AUTOEXEC.BAT To set the path for the SNOOZE utility, type the following Enter: and press...
Page 207: Appendix B Installing And Removing Disk Drives
Appendix B Installing and Removing Disk Drives This appendix describes how to do the following Install a hard disk or diskette drive Remove a hard disk or diskette drive Change the hard disk drive jumper settings. Your system can include up to three drives: either two diskette drives and one hard disk drive or one diskette drive and two hard disk drives.
Page 208: How To Use This Appendix
The instructions in this appendix describe how to install and remove optional Epson diskette and hard disk drives. All drives sold by Epson for the Equity 386/25 PLUS are qualified and recommended for use in this system. Your drive may look a bit different from the one illustrated in this appendix, but you install it the same way.
Page 209: Changing The Jumper Settings
Changing the Jumper Settings The hard disk drive jumpers are located on the drive’s circuit board, near the large cable connector. The jumpers on your drive may be in a slightly different location, but you set them the same way. There are four positions for the jumpers on each hard disk drive.
Page 210 If you are installing both of your hard disk drives at one time, you should install the drive in the horizontal drive bay first. See “Installing or Removing a Disk Drive in the Horizontal Position” on page B-27 for instructions. If one of your hard disk drives is already installed in the computer, follow the steps under “Removing a Hard Disk From the Vertical Position”...
Page 211 On one side, there may also be a plastic guide rail. Follow these steps to remove the mounting frames (and guide rail) from the drive: If necessary, remove the screws securing the plastic guide rail and the metal grounding plate to one of the mounting frames, as shown below.
Page 212 2. Using a screwdriver, remove the screw securing the mounting plate to the computer and set it aside. Then lift up the mounting plate to remove it. retaining screw B-11 Installing and Removing Disk Drives...
Page 213 Installing the Drive Follow these steps to install the hard disk drive in the vertical mounting position: 1. Locate the hard disk drive ribbon cable that came in the box with your computer. It is a flat cable with three connectors on it (one on each end and one in the middle).
Page 214 3. Locate one of the power supply cables that lead from the power supply in the computer (behind the horizontal drive bays). The cables are labelled Pl, P2, or P3 and have a clear plastic connector on one end. You can use any of the three cables.
Page 215 5. As you lower the drive into the vertical mounting area, guide the long end of the cable underneath the drive and curl up the short end behind the drive. tabs As shown above, fit the tabs on the mounting plate into the slots on the side of the subassembly.
Page 216 3. Raise the front of the subassembly to a slight angle, as shown below. Installing and Removing Disk Drives B-19...
Page 217 Caution If you do not correctly align the holes with the pins, you could severely damage your computer when you push in the connector. 6. Carefully lower the front of the subassembly onto the computer, as shown below. small tabs B-21 Installing and Removing Disk Drives...
Page 218 Tilt up the front panel until the clips on the top touch the computer. Then push on the top of the panel until it clicks into place. Your diskette drive(s) should be flush with the front of the panel. Follow the steps on page 5-30 to replace the computer’s cover.
Page 219 2. Remove the retaining screw securing the hard disk drive mounting plate to the computer and set it aside. 3. Tilt the hard disk drive slightly to the right, away from the subassembly, and lift it out of the vertical mounting area. Turn it over and set it on top of the subassembly with the gray mounting plate facing up.
Page 220: Installing A Disk Drive In The Horizontal Position
6. Remove the four screws securing the hard disk drive mounting plate to the hard disk drive. Then remove and store the mounting plate along with the screws. 7. Wrap the hard disk drive in its original packing materials and set it aside. Then carefully arrange the power supply cable so that it fits down into the vertical mounting area.
Page 221 Pull the panel away from the front of the computer. If you are going to install a hard disk drive in the lower horizontal position, set the front panel aside and go to step 4. If you are installing a diskette drive, remove the slot cover from the front panel, as described in step 3.
Page 222 5. Lift up the front of the subassembly with your thumbs. Raise it to a slight angle, as shown below. B-31 Installing and Removing Disk Drives...
Page 223: Removing A Disk Drive From The Horizontal Position
8. Still holding up the subassembly, reach further back underneath it and disconnect the two power supply cables connected to the back right side of the main system board, as shown below. Pull each of the connectors straight up. Do not pull only on the cables.
Page 224 2. There are two or three holes on each side of the disk drive. When you insert the drive, align the appropriate round holes in the drive with the two oval holes on each side of the drive bay, as shown below. 3.
Page 225 The interface that protrudes from the back of the drive has gold contacts on both sides. Near one end of the interface, there is a gap to accommodate the plastic divider on the connector. Align the connector with the interface so that the plastic divider on the connector lines up with the gap in-the interface, as shown below.
Page 226 Align the connector with the socket so that the row in the connector with the blocked hole lines up with the row in the socket with the missing pin, as shown below. Make sure the holes fit over all the pins and then push the connector onto the pins.
Page 227: Replacing The Subassembly
Position the power supply cable connector so that the notched corners on the connector line up with the notched corners of the power supply socket on your drive. notched corners Make sure the holes fit over all the pins and then push the connector onto the pins.
Page 228 2. As you lower the drive onto the subassembly, guide the long end of the cable underneath the drive and curl up the short end behind it. (If you just installed a hard disk drive in the lower horizontal drive bay, the short end of the cable leads to that drive.) As shown above, fit the tabs on the mounting plate into the slots on the side of the subassembly.
Page 229 power supply connector 3. Using a screwdriver, remove the screws securing the drive to the drive bay. There are two screws on each side, as shown below. Installing and Removing Disk Drives B-45...
Page 230: Replacing The Subassembly
Replacing the Subassembly Follow the steps below to replace the subassembly inside your computer: 1. Notice that there are four mounting slots on the back of the subassembly: two in the upper corners and two in the lower corners. Installing and Removing Disk Drives B-47...
Page 231 tabs in slots 2. Hold up the front of the subassembly at a slight angle and arrange the ribbon cables leading from the back of the drives so they curve underneath the subassembly and toward the front. Installing and Removing Disk Drives B-49...
Page 232 4. Position supply connector P4 so the large tab on the power connector faces the right side of the computer. Beginning with the six pins toward the back of the computer, carefully line up the holes in the connector with the pins in the socket.
Page 233 7. Now connect the hard disk drive cable. As shown below, there is a tab on one side of the connector, just like the diskette drive connector. The hard disk drive socket at the front of the main system board also has a notch on one side. Align the connector with the socket so the tab on the connector lines up with the notch in the socket.
Page 234 Guide the tabs on the front of the subassembly over the opening in the front of the computer so the two small tabs sit behind the opening and the large tab with the curved lip sits over the front of the opening. If necessary, press on the large tab until the subassembly snaps into place.
Page 235: Appendix C Physically Formatting A Hard Disk
If your computer came with a factory-installed hard disk, or if you have installed an optional Epson hard disk, it has already been physically formatted. You need only follow the instructions in the MS-DOS Installation Guide to prepare your hard disk for use.
Page 236: Choosing The Type Of Format
Caution If you are unsure if formatting is necessary, contact your Epson dealer for assistance. In addition to destroying all the data on the hard disk, formatting removes any partitions and logical formatting defined FDISK, SELECT, on the disk by physically format a new or used hard disk (using option 1 or 2 of the Hard Disk Format Menu), you need to install MS-DOS.
Page 237: Reformatting A Used Disk
The formatting options work as follows: Format first scans the disk (if it has no defective track table) for defective (bad) tracks and lets you decide which tracks to mark as bad. Then the program formats the disk and marks the bad tracks so they are never used to store data.
Page 238: Formatting A New Disk
You may need to modify the defective track table to add the bad tracks. Other hard disks (such as those supplied by Epson) come with the bad tracks already flagged. If you are formatting a new hard disk that has never been formatted, select the format the disk.
Page 239: Option 1, Format
Option Format If you select 1 -Format you see the following (for a disk that does not have a defective track table): Format Hard Disk Scan hard disk to get defective track information (If the disk already has a defective track table, you do not see the message because the disk does not need to be scanned for bad tracks.) Select Y to scan the disk or N to skip the scanning process.
Page 240 For an Epson hard disk drive, it is best to accept the recommended skewed sector (also called the inteleave factor) of 1. For other hard disk drives, you may need to change this value if the documentation that came with the disk recommends a different number.
Page 241: Modifying The Defective Track Table
The program now allows you to edit the defective track table: Cylinder Head Cylinder Head Defective Track Table: Modify defective track table ? (Y/N) At the bottom of the table is this prompt: Modify defective track table ? (Y/N) Select to leave the table as it is.
Page 242 2. Type the number of the cylinder containing the bad track Enter. and press Enter head number 3. Type the head number for the bad track and press To cancel the operation, press When you complete a valid entry, it appears in the table and you can add the next bad track, if necessary.
Page 243: Formatting The Disk
Formatting the Disk When you are ready to start formatting the disk, you see the following warning: WARNING? ALL PARTITIONS OF HARD DISK, NOT JUST IN MS-DOS PARTITION! you want to start formatting ? (Y/N) If you are not sure you want to format the hard disk, select: you are sure, select Y;...
Page 244: Option 2, Destructive Surface Analysis
You see the head and cylinder numbers decrease as the program progresses. When formatting is complete, the program flags any bad tracks and you see a series of messages like these: Format finished. Flagging bad tracks... Cylinder is Format completed. Press ENTER to return to the menu.
Page 245 To start this test, select analysis from the Hard Disk Format Menu. You see these messages: Analyze Hard Disk Read/Save/Write/Read/Restore/Read check for all tracks... Current cylinder As the program checks each track, it counts the cylinder numbers (nnnn) down to zero. When the test is program displays a report on the status of the disk, including a table of unflagged tracks that produced write, read errors-such as the following:...
Page 246: Option 3, Non-Destructive Surface Analysis
To flag the error tracks as bad, select tracks as they are flagged and these messages: Flagging bad tracks... Cylinder is 237, head is 2 Press ENTER to return to the menu. Enter Press to return to the Hard Disk Format Menu. Option Non-destructive Surface Analysis The Non-destructive surface analysis does not destroy any data,...
Page 247: Exiting The Hard Disk Format Menu
If the program finds errors, the screen displays a table of the tracks that gave errors, similar to the one the Destructive surface analysis displays. After the status reports, you see this message: Press ENTER Check the information displayed. Then press the Hard Disk Format Menu.
Page 248 Physically Formatting a Hard Disk C-14...
Page 249: Appendix D Troubleshooting
See Appendix E for instructions. If the suggestions here or in Appendix E do not solve the problem, contact your authorized Epson dealer. Your dealer may be able to solve the problem; if not, he or she can refer you to an Authorized Epson Customer Care Center for service.
Page 250: Error Messages
If you have a hard disk, follow these steps: 1. At the MS-DOS command prompt, type Enter. (You press ROMBIOS.COM is stored.) Write down the version number displayed on your screen. 2. At the MS-DOS command prompt, type Enter. The screen displays the MS-DOS version number. Write down the number so you can give it to your dealer.
Page 251 If the error is not serious, you see this prompt: ( R e s u m e = “ F l ” Write down the error message and code number, and then press to continue. Give the error message and code number to your dealer when reporting a problem.
Page 252 Power-on diagnostics error codes and messages (continued) Error code Memory Keyboard Monitor Diskette drive(s) and controller Parallel port (printer interface) Serial port (RS-232C port) 1101 Hard disk drive(s) and controller 1760 1761 1770 1771 1780 1781 1782 1790 1791 D-4 Troubleshooting Message Bios shadow RAM error Cache options error...
Page 253: The Computer Won't Start
Power-on diagnostics error codes and messages (continued) Error code Auxiliary device(s) 8601 8602 8603 The Computer Won’t Start If your computer does not start when you turn on the power, check the following: 1. Is the power light on? If not, remove any diskettes and turn off the power.
Page 254: The Computer Does Not Respond
If that doesn’t work, insert the Reference diskette in drive A and press the does not boot, contact your Epson dealer. 3. Did you enter the correct password? See “Password Problems,” below. 4. Could your software be causing the problem? If you are running an application program, see “Software Problems,”...
Page 255 7. If your computer still does not respond, you can reset it using the Ctrl Alt you can reset the computer with the RESET button. See “Resetting Your Computer” in Chapter 3 for more information. 8. If resetting the computer does not work, turn off the computer and wait at least five seconds.
Page 256: Password Problems
Password Problems If you set a power-on password using the Setup program, you must enter this password before you can use the system. When you turn on the computer, the screen displays a key prompt If you do not enter the correct password, you see an on the screen.
Page 257: Removing A Password
4. If you do not know the current power-on password and you do not want to set a new one, see “Removing a Password” below. 5. If you do not know the current power-on password and you want to set a new one, see “Setting a New Password” below. Removing a Password If you have forgotten your password and you do not want to set a new one, there are two ways to remove the current password:...
Page 258 Disabling an existing password If you do not know your power-on password and do not want to new one, follow these steps to disable the existing password: 1. Turn off the computer and follow the instructions under “Changing the Jumper Settings” in Chapter 5 to disable the password function by setting jumper JP13 to position A.
Page 259: Setting A New Password
Disabling the password function If you do not want to use a power-on password anymore, you can disable the password function. However, if you want to use the password function later, your old password is still stored as the current password. If you want to be able to easily set a password later, follow the instructions in “Disabling an Existing Password,”...
Page 260: Keyboard Problems
5. Remove the Reference diskette, turn off the computer, and follow the instructions under “Changing the Jumper Settings” in Chapter 5 to enable the password function by setting jumper JP13 to position B. 6. If you do not have a hard disk, insert the Startup diskette in drive A.
Page 261: Monitor Problems
2. If the cursor keys do not work properly, the num lock function may be on. When num lock is on, the numeric/ arrow keys on the numeric keypad work only as numbers. Check to see if the corner of the keyboard is lit; if it is, press the to turn off the function.
Page 262 5. If you still do not see anything on the screen, make sure your monitor is connected to the computer properly. See “Connecting a Monitor” in Chapter 1 for more details. Also check the monitor manual for instructions on how to connect it to the computer.
Page 263: Diskette Problems
If the jumper is set incorrectly, you will see one of these messages: 401 CRT error 501 CRT error. If you are using two different types of video cards, set jumper JP12 to the primary monitor type. You may also need to change the setting later if you change the type of monitor you are using.
Page 264 3. If reinserting the diskette does not solve the problem and you have access to another diskette drive of the same type, place the diskette in the other drive and repeat the operation. If this works, the trouble may be in your diskette drive.
Page 265 6. Is the diskette formatted? A new diskette must be formatted before you can store data on it. See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for instructions on formatting diskettes. 7. You may have entered an incorrect diskette drive type when you ran the Setup program. Run the Setup program again to check the setting.
Page 266: Diskette Drive Problems
Appendix E. If the diagnostics program indicates an error, consult your Epson dealer. 2. If the diskette drive is making loud noises, do not attempt any further examination of it. Contact your Epson dealer. Note Diskette drives may make different sounds with different diskettes.
Page 267: Hard Disk Problems
Hard Disk Problems If you are having problems with the hard disk in your computer, you may see one of the following error messages: 1760 Disk 0 parameter failure 1761 Disk 1 parameter failure 1770 Disk 0 parameter error 1771 Disk 1 parameter error 1780 Disk 0 failure 1781 Disk 1 failure...
Page 268 Type and press works, the next step is to make sure the COMMAND.COM file is in the root directory of the hard disk. Type Enter. press If COMMAND.COM is in the root directory, use the MS-DOS COMPARE command to compare the COMMAND.COM file on your diskette with the COMMAND.COM file on the hard disk.
Page 269 Hard Disk Drive and Controller diagnostics check, described in Appendix E. If the program indicates an error, contact your Epson dealer. 7. If you have been using your hard disk for a long time and begin to see numerous read/write errors, the magnetic signals on the disk may be getting weak.
Page 270: Software Problems
9. If your computer came with a hard disk drive that you are no longer using, be sure the cable leading from that drive to the main system board and the hard disk drive power cable are disconnected. Software Problems If you are having trouble with an application program, try the following solutions: 1.
Page 271: Printer Problems
3. If you have entered an MS-DOS command that you want to stop, there are special key combinations you can type to tell MS-DOS to stop what it is doing. These methods may also work in your application programs. To interrupt an MS-DOS command while it is executing, try one of the following commands: Hold down the Hold down the...
Page 272 2. Check the printer manual for the printer’s correct DIP switch or control panel settings. These settings help a printer communicate properly with the computer. 3. If you are using more than one parallel port or more than one serial port, the computer must know which port is the primary port and which is the secondary port.
Page 273: Option Card Problems
Option Card Problems If you install an option card and it is not functioning properly, check the following: Is the option card installed correctly? The most common problem with option cards is a loose connection. Make sure the option card is well-seated in its slot. Check the installation procedure described in Chapter 5 and also see the instructions that come with the option card.
Page 274: Mouse Problems
8. Did you perform the correct setup procedures for the software you are using with the option card? If necessary, see your software manual for instructions on running the software setup procedure. Mouse Problems If you are having a problem with your mouse, you may see one of the following error messages: 8601 Auxiliary device failure 8602 Auxiliary device failure...
Page 275: Using The Mouse7Pt.exe Program
Using MOUSE7PT.EXE Program The MOUSE7PT.EXE program creates an additional mouse driver which you can then load for any program that has trouble controlling the cursor. Your original mouse driver remains unchanged. Note If you are using Microsoft Windows 3.0, you do not need to install this program to patch the mouse driver;...
Page 276: Memory Module Problems
If you have included the file MOUSE.SYS in your CONFIG.SYS file, repeat step 5 to modify the .SYS file as well. Just substitute .SYS for .COM in the instructions. When you are going to use the program with which you had the mouse problem, you need to load the new mouse driver into the computer’s memory.
Page 277: Math Coprocessor Problems
If your dealer installed SIMMs for you, contact your dealer; do not attempt to correct the problem yourself. If you installed the SIMMs, see “Adding Memory Modules” in Chapter 5 and make sure you have followed all the necessary instructions. 3.
Page 278 3. If you are still having trouble with your math coprocessor, test it by running the System diagnostics program on your Reference diskette. See Appendix E for instructions. If your math coprocessor came with its own diagnostic program, check the documentation that came with it and run those tests also.
Page 279: Appendix E Performing System Diagnostics
Appendix E Performing System Diagnostics This appendix describes how to check the operation of the main unit and peripheral devices of your computer. You check these devices using the diagnostics program on your Reference diskette. Run the diagnostics program if you are not sure whether a device is performing correctly.
Page 280: Starting System Diagnostics
Starting System Diagnostics To run the System diagnostics program, you must turn on or reset your computer with the Reference diskette in drive A. If you start this program in any other way, some tests may produce strange results. To start the System diagnostics program, follow these steps: 1.
Page 281 If the list correctly describes your system, make sure Y is highlighted and press Enter. If a device is missing from this list, or if you want to change the list, press N or see “Modifying the Device List” on page E-5. Note If your system uses the built-in VGA adapter or an EGA or VGA card with a color monitor, your device list should...
Page 282: Selecting An Option
Selecting an Option When you are using the System diagnostics program, you often need to select an option from a menu. There are two ways to do this: You can use the arrow keys option you want and then press You can type the number of the desired option and press Enter to select it.
Page 283: Modifying The Device List
Modifying the Device List If an installed device is missing from the Device List, you must add it to the list and test it carefully. At the following prompt, select DEVICE You see this menu: To add a device to the list, select 1. The program displays a list of other devices that are not currently included in the Device List.
Page 284: Selecting A Test
To remove a device from the list, select 2 (Delete device). The screen displays the current Device List. Select the item you wish to delete. You can delete as many devices as necessary. When the Device List is correct, select 0. The screen displays the modified Device List for a final check and these options: If the list is correct, select 0.
Page 285 You can specify that the test be performed one time only or any number of times in the range from 1 to 9999. Running a test multiple times is for reliability testing of essential functions only; in most cases, running a test only once is sufficient. To perform the test once, select 1.
Page 286: Resuming From An Error
Resuming From an Error If an error occurs during a test, the test stops at that point, and an error code and error message appear. If you want to record the problem, you can print out the message on your printer. You see this prompt: Do you want a printout of the error message(s) ? (Y/N)
Page 287 The table below lists the tests you can run on the system’s internal devices and on any optional devices you have installed. You may not see all of the tests listed when you run System diagnostics. Some tests appear only if you have installed certain types of equipment.
Page 288 System diagnostics tests (continued) Device Color graphics adapter and CRT Diskette drive(s) and controller Math coprocessor Parallel port (printer interface) Serial port (RS-232C) Alternate serial port E-10 Performing System Diagnostics Tests available Adapter check Attribute check Character set check Graphics mode check Screen paging check Light pen check Video check...
Page 289 System diagnostics tests (continued) Device Dot-matrix Hard disk drive(s) and controller Alternate parallel Port Parallel port on a video adapter Tests available Seek check Write, read check Read, verify check Run all above checks Performing System Diagnostics Description Tests the operation of a dot-matrix printer in several modes;...
Page 290: Error Codes And Messages
Error Codes and Messages The following table lists all the error codes and messages that may appear during system diagnostics testing. system diagnostics error codes and messages Message Error code System board Memory Keyboard E-12 Performing System Diagnostics CPU ERROR ROM CHECKSUM ERROR TIMER COUNTER REGISTER ERROR TIMER COUNTER ERROR...
Page 291 System diagnostics error codes and messages (continued) Error mode Message Monochrome display adapter and CRT ERROR IN ADAPTER CHECK ERROR IN ATTRIBUTE CHECK ERROR IN CHARACTER SET CHECK ERROR IN GRAPHICS MODE CHECK ERROR IN SCREEN PAGING CHECK ERROR IN LIGHT PEN CHECK ERROR IN VIDEO CHECK ERROR IN SYNC CHECK Color graphics adapter and CRT...
Page 292 System diagnostics error codes and messages (continued) Error code Parallel port (printer interface) Serial port (RS-232C port) 1101 1101 1102 1103 Alternate serial port 1201 1201 1202 1203 Dot-matrix printer 1401 Hard disk drive(s) and controller 1701 1702 1703 Alternate parallel port 2101 Parallel port (on video adapter) 81nn...
Page 293: Appendix F Specifications
Appendix F Specifications CPU and Memory 32-bit CPU System memory Shadow RAM Math coprocessor Clock/calendar 80386 microprocessor, 25 MHz system clock speed, 25 MHz or simulated 8 MHz processor speed, selectable through software or keyboard command 0 wait state memory access speed at 25 MHz 2MB RAM standard on SIMMs;...
Page 294: Controllers
Cache controller Cache RAM Controllers Diskette Hard disk Interfaces Monitor Serial Parallel Auxiliary F-2 Specifications 82385 (25MHz) standard 32KB high-speed static RAM Supports up to two drives in any of four formats: 5¼-inch, high-density, 1.2MB; 5¼-inch, double-density, 360KB; 3½-inch, high-density, 1.44MB; or 3½-inch, double-density, 720KB;...
Page 295: Power Supply
Keyboard Option slots Speaker Power Supply Type Input ranges Maximum outputs Mass Storage Diskette drives Mini DIN, 6-pin connector for PS/2 compatible keyboard Four standard input/output expansion slots (three 16-bit ISA compatible and one 8-bit ISA compatible); 8 MHz bus speed Internal;...
Page 296: Keyboard
Hard disk drives Keyboard Layout Function Environmental Requirements F-4 Specifications 5¼-inch diskette drive, 360KB (double-density) storage capacity 3½-inch diskette drive, 720KB (double-density) storage capacity 3½-inch form factor hard disk drive(s); up to half-height size; first drive mounted vertically, second mounted horizontally Detachable, two position, 101 sculpted keys 58-key QWERTY main keyboard;...
Page 297: Physical Characteristics
Physical Characteristics Width Depth Height Weight (without keyboard) 15 inches (374 mm) 16.75 inches (419 mm) 6 inches (151 mm) Single diskette drive model: 20.75 lb (9.4 kg) Specifications F-5...
Page 298 F-6 Specifications...
Page 299: Glossary
Glossary Address A number or name that identifies the location where information is stored in a computer’s memory. Analog monitor A monitor that generates, responds to, or acts upon analog data. Analog data is transmitted by varying the voltage levels in a continuous current.
Page 300 Automatic speed The feature that enables the computer to switch automatically from high speed (25 MHz) to low speed (simulated 8 MHz) when accessing a diskette drive. Backup An extra copy of a program, data file, or disk, that is created in the event your working copy is damaged or lost.
Page 301 Byte A sequence or group of eight bits that represents one character. Cache memory A high-speed type of memory buffer that stores information from base or extended memory where your system can access it faster. Color Graphics Adapter. A type of display adapter card that can generate up to 25 lines of text with 80 characters on each line, monochrome graphics at 640 graphics at 320...
Page 302 Command prompt The symbol or message that tells you MS-DOS is loaded and ready to receive instructions. The default command prompt displays the current drive and directory. If you are logged onto drive C, the command prompt may look like this: C : >. Configuration The particular setup of a group of components.
Page 303 Central Processing Unit. The primary unit of the computer that interprets instructions, performs the tasks you indicate, keeps track of stored data, and controls all input and output operations. Cursor The highlighted marker that shows your position on the screen. Cylinders The vertical alignment of tracks in a hard disk that can be lined up under one read/write head.
Page 304: Dip Switch
Device driver A file containing instructions that allow your computer to recognize and control a device. The Equity 386/25 PLUS comes with device drivers that provide extended and super-extended VGA features for various programs when used with a multi- frequency monitor.
Page 305 The display adapter card controls the way the monitor displays text and graphics. (In the Equity 386/25 PLUS, a VGA display adapter is built into the system board.) Also known as Video card.
Page 306 Expanded memory Memory that specially written MS-DOS application programs can use with an Expanded Memory Specification (EMS) device driver such as EMM386.SYS. Extended Memory Memory above 1MB that is accessed by the protected mode of the 80386 microprocessor and is available to some application programs and operating systems.
Page 307 Format To prepare a new disk (or an old one you want to reuse) so that it can store information. Formatting divides a disk into tracks and sectors and creates addressable locations on it. Graphics Lines, angles, curves, and other nonalphanumeric data. Hard disk The enclosed unit used to store large amounts of data.
Page 308 disk A diskette containing a copy-protected program that must remain in the diskette drive while you are using the program. Kilobyte (KB) A unit used to measure storage space in a computer’s memory or on a disk. One kilobyte equals 1024 bytes. LIM 4.0 EMS Version 4.0 of the Lotus/Intel/Microsoft Expanded Memory Specification-a protocol that allows certain application...
Page 309 Megahertz (MHz) A unit used to measure oscillation frequency (of a computer’s internal timing clock). A megahertz is one million cycles per second. The Equity 386/25 PLUS operates at 25 MHz or simulates an 8 MHz operating speed. Memory The area where your computer stores data. Memory contents can be permanent (ROM) or temporary (RAM).
Page 310 Monitor The piece of hardware that contains the screen and displays information. Monochrome monitor A monitor that displays in only one color, such as green or amber, as opposed to a color monitor which can display in several colors. Mouse A hand-held pointing device with one or more buttons.
Page 311 The number keys grouped to the right of the keyboard. Operating speed The speed at which the central processing unit can execute commands. The Equity 386/25 PLUS can run at 25 MHz or simulate an 8 MHz operating speed. Operating system A collection of programs (such as MS-DOS, MS OS/2, or UNIX) that manages a computer’s operations.
Page 312 Partition (1) The area defined on a hard disk for use by an operating system; (2) to divide a hard disk into separate sections or logical drives. You can define a primary partition and one or more extended partitions on a hard disk. Pathname The list of directories and subdirectories you specify to locate a file.
Page 313 Program A disk file that contains coded instructions and tells a computer what to do and how to do it. Prompt A message the screen displays to request information or tell you what action you need to perform next. See also Command prompt Random Access Memory.
Page 314 Red Green Blue. A type of color monitor. Read Only Memory. A portion of memory that can only be read and cannot be used for temporary storage. ROM retains its contents even when you turn off the power. Root directory RS-232C A widely used, standard type of serial interface.
Page 315 Shadow RAM The feature provided by the Equity 386/25 PLUS that enables the computer to copy the ROM BIOS and video ROM into the RAM area of memory to speed up processing. SIMM See Memory module. Software The programs that enable your computer to perform the tasks and functions you indicate.
Page 316 System diskette A diskette that contains the operating system. Tracks Addressable, concentric circles on a disk, resembling the grooves on a record, which help to divide the disk into separate accessible areas. There are 80 tracks on each side of a double- sided 1.2MB, 1.44MB, or 720KB diskette and 40 tracks on each side of a double-sided 360KB diskette.
Page 317 Index AFDD program, 3-2,4-7–9 Alternate parallel port check, E-11 Alternate serial port check, E-10 Analog monitor, 4-13, A-1 AutoCAD, version 2.62, A-16–18 version 9.00, A- 18–20 version 10.0, A-20–23, A-25–27 AutoCAD 386, A-23–24 AUTOEXEC.BAT, 2-31, 4-1–2 Automatic configuration, 2-2 Automatic speed change, 2-14–15,4-2–7 AutoShade, A-20, A-23, A-26–27 Auxiliary device problems,...
Page 318 Control codes, CTRL ALT +, 4-4–5 CTRL ALT -, 4-4–5 CTRL ALT *, 4-4–5 CTRL ALT DEL, 3-6 CTRL BREAK, 3-5 CTRL C, 3-5 Controllers, F-2 COPY, 3-2,3-14,3-21,4-1 Copying, diskettes, 3-14,3-21 files, 3-2,3-21–23 Coprocessor, see Math coprocessor Copy-protected programs, 2-14,4-3 Cover, removing, 5-2–5 replacing, 5-30–32...
Page 319 EGA emulation, A-59–61 EMM386.SYS, 4-12 Emulation mode, VGA, A-59–61 Enhanced graphics adapter, see Video cards Environmental requirements, Epson Consumer Information Center number, Intro-5, D-1 Error codes and messages, 2-4-6, D-2–5, E-12–14 ESPEED program, 3-2,4-4–7 Expanded memory, 4-12 Extended graphics, A-1–3 Extended memory, 2-2,2-12–13,...
Page 320 Hard disk, problems, D-19–22 removing, B-1–56 setting types, 2-20–25 slave drive, B-4 specifications, F-3–4 storage capacity, 3-22 types, 2-24–25 HDSIT, 3-2,3-23–24 HELP program, Intro-2 Help, where to get, Intro-5 Hercules card, see Video cards Hercules emulation, A-59–61 High-density diskette, 3-12 High resolution monitor, A-1–3 Identifying your system, D-1–2 Initial num lock, 2-15–17...
Page 321 Memory, modules, see SIMMs problems, D-28–29 specifications, F-1 MENU utility, Intro-2, 1-11 MGA card, see Video cards MODE, 1-11 Modem, connecting, l-11 MODE-I-EST, 4-14, A-62–63 Monitor, analog, 4-13, A-l connecting, 1-4–8 interface, F-2 multi-frequency, 1-4,4-13, A-1–3 problems, D-13-15 selecting type, 1-4, 1-7,2-7–9 setting jumpers, 1-8,5-6–10 Monochrome display adapter and CRT check, E-3, E-9...
Page 322 Physical characteristics, F-5 Physical formatting, C-1–13 Port, keyboard, 1-12, F-2 monitor, 1-4–6, F-2 mouse, 1-13–14, F-2 parallel, 1-8–10, F-2 serial, l-11, F-2 Power, button, 1-17 connecting power cord, 1-2, 1-15–16 source, 1-2 supply, F-3 Power-on diagnostics, D-2–5 Power-on password, changing, 3-8-9 deleting, 3-9 disabling, D-9–11 entering, 3-7–9,4-9...
Page 323 Setup program, hard disk drive configuration, 2-20–25 keyboard options, 2-15–17 leaving the program, 2-31–32 math coprocessor, 2-2 memory, 2-2,2-12–13,2-29 network server mode, 2-9–11 parallel interface, 2-27-29 power-on password, 2-9–11 processor speed, 2-14–15 real-time clock, 2-17–20 running, 2-1–32,5-32–33 serial interface, 2-27–29 speaker option, 2-15–17 starting the program, 2-2-6 summary, 2-29–31...
Page 324 VGA driver setup program, A-4–8 VGA emulation mode, A-59–61 VGA port, connecting monitor, 1-4–6 setting jumper, 5-6–10 setting type, 2-7–9 specifications, F-2 utilities, see VGA utilities VGA utilities, 3-2,4-13–14, A-1–64 VGAMODE, 4-14, A-57–58 Video cards, CGA, 1-7,2-7–9 color graphics adapter and CRT check, E-3, E-10 compatibility, 1-7 EGA, 1-7, 2-7–9...
Page 325 hard disk access light diskette drive diskette release latch power button TURBO speed light power light RESET button hard disk or diskette drive bay power inlet option card slots mouse port VGA monitor port parallel port keyboard cable socket serial port...

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Epson 386/25 User Manual

Chapter 1 Choosing a Location

Chapter 2

Chapter 3 Installing MS-DOS or Another Operating System

Chapter 4 Enhancing System Operations

Chapter 5

Appendix A Using the VGA Utilities

Appendix B Installing and Removing Disk Drives

Appendix C Physically Formatting a Hard Disk

Appendix D Troubleshooting

Appendix E Performing System Diagnostics

Appendix F Specifications

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