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Epson Equity 286 PLUS User Manual (263 pages)

Epson User Manual Desktop PC Equity 286 PLUS

Brand: Epson | Category: Desktop | Size: 3.61 MB

Important Safety Instructions
5
Table of Contents
8
Introduction
14
Optional Equipment
14
Operating Systems and Other Software
15
How to Use this Manual
16
Where to Get Help
17
- Setting up Your System
  18
Chapter 1 Choosing a Location

18
- Removing the Protector Card
  20
- Connecting a Monitor
  21
  - Using the VGA Interface
    21
  - Using a Display Adapter Card
    24
- Connecting a Printer or Other Device
  25
  - Using the Parallel Interface
    25
  - Using the Serial Interface
    28
- Connecting the Keyboard
  29
- Connecting the Mouse
  30
- Connecting the Power Cord
  32
- Turning on the Computer
  33
  - Turning off the Computer
    35
    
    Running the SETUP Program
    36
Chapter 2 Starting the SETUP Program

37
- Selecting Options
  38
- Setting the Date and Time
  38
- Setting the Diskette Drive(S)
  39
- Setting the Hard Disk Drive(S)
  40
  - Hard Disk Drive Types
    40
- Setting the Primary Display Type
  43
- Setting the Keyboard Test Function
  44
- Setting the Shadow RAM
  45
- Setting the CPU Clock Speed
  45
- EMS Size
  46
- Setting the Password
  47
  - Changing or Deleting a Password
    48
- Setting the Built-In Interfaces
  49
- Saving Your Settings
  51
Chapter 3 Using Your Computer

52
- Installing MS-DOS or Another Operating System
  52
- Special Keys on the Keyboard
  53
- Stopping a Command or Program
  55
- Resetting the Computer
  55
- Using a Password
  57
- Using Disks and Disk Drives
  58
  - How Disks Store Data
    58
  - Types of Diskette Drives
    60
  - Caring for Diskettes and Diskette Drives
    62
  - Write-Protecting Diskettes
    64
  - Using a Single Diskette Drive System
    66
  - Inserting and Removing Diskettes
    67
  - Formatting Diskettes
    69
  - Making Backup Copies
    69
  - Using a Hard Disk Drive
    70
  - Enhancing System Operations
    73
Chapter 4

73
- Using AUTOEXEC.BAT and Other Batch Files
  73
- Changing the Processor Speed
  74
  - Entering Keyboard Commands
    76
  - Using the ESPEED Program
    77
- Using Expanded Memory Beyond 1MB
  79
  - Modifying the CONFIG.SYS File
    80
- Using the VGA Utilities
  82
  - Copying the Utility Files
    83
  - Using VGAMODE
    85
  - Using SETVGA
    89
  - Using SNOOZE
    90
Chapter 5 Installing and Removing Options

91
- Removing the Cover
  92
- Changing the Jumper Settings
  95
  - Setting the Jumpers
    96
- Replacing the Battery
  98
- Installing an Option Card
  102
- Removing an Option Card
  107
- Removing the Subassembly
  108
- Adding Memory Modules
  112
  - Installing Memory Modules
    113
  - Removing Memory Modules
    116
- Installing a Math Coprocessor
  119
- Removing a Math Coprocessor
  123
  - Replacing the Subassembly
    123
- Replacing the Cover
  131
- Post-Installation Setup for Memory Cards
  132
  - Using the CORFIX Program
    133
- Post-Installation Setup
  134
Appendix A Specifications

136
- CPU and Memory
  136
- Controllers
  137
- Interfaces
  137
- Power Supply
  138
- Mass Storage
  138
- Keyboard
  139
- Environmental Requirements
  139
- Physical Characteristics
  139
Appendix B Installing and Removing Disk Drives

140
Appendix C Performing System Diagnostics

195
- Starting the Diagnostics Program
  196
- The Main Menu Screen
  196
- Setting the Run Time Parameters
  198
  - Error Logging
    200
- Selecting Diagnostic Tests
  202
  - Selecting Multiple Tests
    202
- Running the Tests
  204
- Memory Diagnostics
  206
- Hard Disk Diagnostics
  206
  - Harddiskparameters
    207
  - Hard Disk Format
    210
  - Media Analysis
    211
  - Performance Test
    212
  - Seektest
    212
  - Read/Verify Test
    212
  - Check Test Cylinder
    213
  - Force Bad Tracks
    213
  - Hard Disk Error Messages
    213
- Floppy Disk Diagnostics
  214
  - Performing the Tests
    215
  - Floppy Disk Error Messages
    216
- Miscellaneous Diagnostics
  217
  - Printer Adapter Test
    217
  - Communication Adapter Test
    218
- Exiting System Diagnostics
  219
Appendix D Troubleshooting

220
- Identifying Your System
  220
- Error Messages
  221
- The Computer Won't Start
  222
- The Computer Does Not Respond
  223
- Password Problems
  224
  - Accessing Your Current Password
    225
- Keyboard Problems
  226
- Monitor Problems
  227
- Diskette Problems
  228
- Diskette Drive Problems
  230
- Hard Disk Problems
  231
  - Installing the Drive
    231
  - Preparing the Drive
    233
  - Accessing Data on the Drive
    234
- Software Problems
  235
- Printer Problems
  236
- Option Card Problems
  237
- Mouse Problems
  238
- Memory Module Problems
  238
- Battery Problems
  239
- Math Coprocessor Problems
  239
- Glossary
  240

Epson Equity 286 PLUS Product Information Manual (6 pages)

Product Information Guide

Brand: Epson | Category: Desktop | Size: 0.34 MB

Epson Equity 286 PLUS Product Support Bulletin (3 pages)

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Epson Equity 286 PLUS User Manual (263 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Choosing a Location

Chapter 2 Starting the SETUP Program

Chapter 3 Using Your Computer

Chapter 4

Chapter 5 Installing and Removing Options

Appendix A Specifications

Appendix B Installing and Removing Disk Drives

Appendix C Performing System Diagnostics

Appendix D Troubleshooting

Epson Equity 286 PLUS Product Information Manual (6 pages)

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Epson Equity 286 PLUS Product Support Bulletin (3 pages)

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