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Epson 386 User Manual (218 pages)

EPSON Equity 386/20 - User Manual

Brand: Epson | Category: Desktop | Size: 4.14 MB

- 2
  Copyright Notice
- 3
  Fcc Compliance Statement
- 5
  Table of Contents
- 11
  Introduction
- 12
  How to Use This Manual
- 14
  Where to Get Help
- 15
  Setting Up Your System
  - 15
    Unpacking
    - 16
      Removing the Diskette Drive Protector Card
    - 17
      Choosing a Location
    - 18
      Connecting a Monitor
    - 20
      Connecting a Printer
      - 21
        Using the Parallel Interface
      - 22
        Using the Serial Interface
    - 23
      Connecting the Power Cord
    - 24
      Connecting the Keyboard
    - 26
      Setting the Monitor Type
    - 26
      Turning On the Computer
    - 28
      Loading MS-DOS
  - 29
    Copying System Diskettes
31
Running the Setup Program
- 32
  Starting the Setup Program
- 33
  Setting the Amount of Memory
- 35
  Setting the Display Type
- 36
  Setting the Auto Speed Function
- 38
  Setting the Shadow RAM Function
- 39
  Setting the Coprocessor Function
- 39
  Setting the Mass Storage
- 41
  Setting the Real-Time Clock
- 43
  Leaving the Setup Menu
45
Preparing a Hard Disk for Use
- 46
  Checking the Hard Disk
- 48
  Partitioning the Hard Disk
- 53
  Formatting the Primary Partition
- 55
  Copying the Remaining Files to the Hard Disk
- 56
  Formatting the Extended Partition
- 57
  Booting From the Hard Disk
58
Using the Equity 386
- 58
  Locking the Computer
- 59
  Selecting the Execution Speed
- 60
  Selecting the Monitor Type
- 61
  Controlling the Volume
- 61
  Resetting the Computer
- 62
  Special Keys On the Equity 386 Keyboard
- 65
  Using Disks and Disk Drives
  - 65
    How Disks Store Data
  - 67
    Types of Diskette Drives
  - 69
    Caring for Diskettes and Diskette Drives
  - 70
    Inserting and Removing Diskettes
  - 72
    Write-Protecting Diskettes
  - 73
    Making Backup Copies
  - 74
    Using a Single Diskette Drive
  - 75
    Using Two Diskette Drives
  - 75
    Using a Hard Disk Drive
    - 77
      Backing Up the Hard Disk
    - 77
      Preparing the Hard Disk for Moving
- 78
  Turning Off the Computer
79
Using MS-DOS with Your Equity 386
- 79
  Starting and Exiting MS-DOS
- 80
  Drive Designators
- 80
  The Default Drive
  - 81
    Changing the Default Drive
- 81
  The MS-DOS Command Format
- 82
  Entering MS-DOS Commands
- 83
  Creating and Managing Files
  - 83
    Naming Files
  - 84
    Copying Files
  - 86
    Renaming Files
  - 87
    Deleting Files
  - 88
    Printing Files
- 88
  Using Directories
- 95
  Formatting Diskettes
- 98
  Backing Up
  - 98
    Using the DISKCOPY Command
  - 101
    Using the BACKUP Command
- 101
  Using the Epson HELP Program
- 103
  Using the Epson MENU Program
  - 104
    MENU Program Options
- 105
  Using the XTREE Utility
  - 106
    Running XTREE
  - 107
    Cautions
- 108
  Using an AUTOEXEC.BAT File
  - 108
    Creating an AUTOEXEC.BAT File
- 110
  Using Memory Beyond 640KB
  - 111
    About EEMM386.EXE
  - 112
    Using HDCACHE and EEMM386.EXE
113
Installing Options
- 113
  Adding Memory Modules
- 115
  Installing Option Cards
  - 115
    Removing the Cover
  - 118
    Installing an Option Card
  - 122
    Changing Jumpers On the SPF Card
  - 127
    Changing the Jumper Settings
  - 129
    Removing an Option Card
  - 130
    Replacing the Cover
- 131
  Post-Installation Setup
132
Appendixes a Troubleshooting
- 132
  Error Messages
- 133
  The Computer Won't Start
- 133
  The Computer Locks Up
- 134
  Monitor Problems
- 135
  Diskette Problems
- 136
  Hard Disk Problems
- 137
  Software Problems
- 138
  Printer Problems
- 138
  Option Card Problems
- 140
  Power-On Diagnostics
- 140
  System Device Check
- 141
  Clock and CMOS RAM Check
- 142
  RAM Check
- 142
  Keyboard Controller and Keyboard Check
- 143
  Display Card Check
- 143
  Optional RAM Check
- 143
  Floppy Disk Drive Seek Check
- 144
  Hard Disk Controller and Hard Disk Check
- 145
  Performing System Diagnostics
- 145
  Starting System Diagnostics
- 146
  Color Graphics Adapter and Crt
- 147
  Modifying the DEVICE LIST
- 149
  Selecting a Test
  - 150
    Resuming From an Error
- 151
  System Board Check
- 151
  Memory Check
- 152
  Keyboard Check
- 153
  Monochrome Display Adapter and CRT Check
  - 154
    Monochrome Adapter Check
  - 154
    Attribute Check
  - 154
    Character Set Check
  - 155
    Video Check
  - 155
    Sync Check
  - 156
    11 - Run All Above Checks
156
Color Graphics Adapter and CRT Check
- 157
  Color Graphics Adapter Check
- 157
  Attribute Check
- 157
  Character Set Check
- 158
  40-Column Character Set Check
- 159
  320X200 Graphics Mode Check
- 160
  640X200 Graphics Mode Check
- 160
  Screen Paging Check
- 161
  Light Pen Check
- 162
  Color Video Check
- 163
  Sync Check
- 163
  Run All Above Checks
163
Floppy Disk Drives and Controller Check
- 164
  Sequential Seek Check
- 165
  Random Seek Check
- 165
  Write, Read Check
- 166
  Run All Above Checks
- 166
  Math Coprocessor Check
166
Parallel Port (Printer Interface) Check
167
Alternate Parallel Port Check
167
Parallel Port (On Video Adapter) Check
- 167
  Serial Port (RS-232C) Check
169
Alternate Serial Port Check
170
Hard Disk Drives and Controller Check
170
Dox-Matrix Printer Check
- 171
  Seek Check
- 171
  Write, Read Check
- 172
  Read, Verify Check
- 173
  Run All Above Tests
- 174
  Error Codes and Messages
177
Physically Formatting a Hard Disk
178
Formatting and Checking Options
179
Conditional Format (Normal
- 182
  Unconditional Format
- 184
  Destructive Surface Analysis
185
Non-Destructive Surface Analysis
- 187
  Hard Disk Drive Types
189
F Specifications
- 189
  CPU and Memory
- 189
  Controllers
- 189
  Interfaces
- 190
  Power Supply
- 190
  Mass Storage
- 191
  Keyboard
- 191
  Environmental Requirements
- 191
  Physical Characteristics
- 192
  Glossary
  - 193
    Base Memory
  - 194
    Command Prompt
  - 195
    Default Drive
  - 196
    Dip Switch
  - 196
    Disk Drive
  - 197
    Extended Memory
  - 198
    Floppy Disk
  - 200
    Main Memory
  - 200
    Math Coprocessor
  - 201
    Memory Module
  - 201
    Monochrome Monitor
  - 202
    Numeric Keypad
  - 205
    Shadow Ram
  - 206
    System Diagnostics
  - 206
    Video Card

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Epson 386 User Manual (218 pages)

Table of Contents

31 Running the Setup Program

45 Preparing a Hard Disk for Use

58 Using the Equity 386

79 Using MS-DOS with Your Equity 386

113 Installing Options

132 Appendixes a Troubleshooting

156 Color Graphics Adapter and CRT Check

163 Floppy Disk Drives and Controller Check

166 Parallel Port (Printer Interface) Check

167 Alternate Parallel Port Check

167 Parallel Port (On Video Adapter) Check

169 Alternate Serial Port Check

170 Hard Disk Drives and Controller Check

170 Dox-Matrix Printer Check

177 Physically Formatting a Hard Disk

178 Formatting and Checking Options

179 Conditional Format (Normal

185 Non-Destructive Surface Analysis

189 F Specifications

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31
Running the Setup Program

45
Preparing a Hard Disk for Use

58
Using the Equity 386

79
Using MS-DOS with Your Equity 386

113
Installing Options

132
Appendixes a Troubleshooting

156
Color Graphics Adapter and CRT Check

163
Floppy Disk Drives and Controller Check

166
Parallel Port (Printer Interface) Check

167
Alternate Parallel Port Check

167
Parallel Port (On Video Adapter) Check

169
Alternate Serial Port Check

170
Hard Disk Drives and Controller Check

170
Dox-Matrix Printer Check

177
Physically Formatting a Hard Disk

178
Formatting and Checking Options

179
Conditional Format (Normal

185
Non-Destructive Surface Analysis

189
F Specifications