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Epson SX386M Operation Manual

Epson SX386M Operation Manual (218 pages)

Brand: Epson | Category: Desktop | Size: 1.34 MB

Table of Contents

Copyright Notice
4
Disclaimer of Warranty
4
Important Notice
4
Table of Contents
13
Introduction

18
- How to Use this Manual
  19
  - Settingupyoursystem
    20
Chapter 1 Unpacking

20
- Choosing a Location
  21
- Connecting a Monitor
  22
- Connecting a Printer, Mouse, or Modem
  24
  - Using the Parallel Interface
    25
  - Using the Serial Interface
    26
- Connecting the Power Cord
  27
- Connecting the Keyboard
  28
  - Adjusting the Keyboard Angle
    29
- Turning on the Computer
  30
  - The Command Prompt
    33
- Copying System Diskettes
  33
- Resetting Your Computer
  36
Chapter 2 The CMOS Setup Program

38
- Introduction
  38
- When to Run Setup
  38
  - Using Setup
    39
- Entering Setup
  40
  - Run Diagnostics
    41
  - Parameters
    42
- Leaving the Setup Program
  46
Chapter 3 Using Your Computer

47
Chapter 4 Using MS-DOS with Your Computer

66
- Inserting Diskettes
  67
- Disk Drive Letters
  67
- Starting MS-DOS
  69
  - System Prompt
    70
- Cursor
  71
- MS-Doscommands
  71
  - Case Sensitivity
    72
- Function Keys and MS-DOS
  72
  - BACKSPACE Key
    73
- Default Drive
  75
- Copying Your MS-DOS Diskettes
  76
  - Copying on Single Drive Systems
    77
  - Copying on Dual Drive Systems
    81
- Files
  84
  - File Types
    84
  - Filenames and Extensions
    85
- Disk Directories
  88
  - The dir Command
    88
  - File Searches
    89
  - Multiple Disk Drive Systems
    90
  - Wildcards
    91
- Application Software
  92
Chapter 5 Using Floppy Disks

93
- Description
  93
  - How Floppy Disks Work
    94
- Formatting Diskettes
  95
  - The FORMAT Command
    96
  - Option Switches
    98
- Copying Files
  102
  - Wildcards
    104
Chapter 6 Using Your Hard Disk

106
- What Is a Hard Disk Drive
  106
- Care of Hard Disk Drives
  107
- Preparing Your Hard Disk
  107
  - Changing Your SETUP
    109
  - Partitioning Your Hard Disk
    111
  - Formatting Your Hard Disk
    113
- Organizing Your Hard Disk
  115
- Backing up Your Hard Disk
  121
  - The BACKUP Command
    121
  - How Many Diskettes
    122
  - The RESTORE Command
    124
Chapter 7 Expanding Your System

127
- Connecting Peripherals
  127
  - Serial Ports
    129
  - Parallel Ports
    130
  - Connecting Printers
    130
  - Connecting Modems
    130
  - Connecting External Disk Drives
    131
- System Expansion & Upgrades
  132
  - Tools Required
    132
  - General Precautions
    132
  - Opening and Closing the Cabinet
    134
  - Installing Circuit Boards
    136
  - Disk Drive Compartments
    139
  - Internal Hard Disk Drive
    141
Appendix A Specifications

142
- Computer System
  142
- System Motherboard
  142
- CPU Logic
  143
- System Memory
  143
- System I/O
  144
- Systemtiming
  144
- I/O Address Map
  145
Appendix B System Motherboard

146
- Hardware Settings
  146
- Removing the Motherboard
  148
- Headers
  148
- Connectors
  149
Appendix C Video Monitor Systems

152
- Monitor System Resolution
  152
- Video Controller Boards
  152
- Monitortypes
  155
Appendix D Connector Pinouts

157
- I/Oports
  157
- Ide Port
  159
- Expansion Slot Connectors
  161
Appendix E Advanced ROM Diagnostics

164
- Introduction
  164
- When to Run Advanced Diagnostics
  164
- Starting Advanced ROM Diagnostics
  165
- Advanced ROM Diagnostics Tests
  167
- Hard Disk Diagnostics
  168
  - Disk Drive Type
    172
  - Interleave Factor
    174
  - Seek Test
    188
- Floppy Diagnostics
  195
  - Error Messages
    197
  - Drive Speed Test
    200
  - Disk Change Line Test
    208
- Keyboard Diagnostics
  211
- Video Diagnostics
  212
- Miscellaneous Diagnostics
  214

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