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PLACE STAMP HERE EPSON America, Inc. 2780 Lomita Blvd. Torrance, CA 90505 MS 4-1 Fold Here Tape Here - Do Not Staple L
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EPSON® EQUITY™386SX User’s Guide Y19299100100
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IMPORTANT NOTICE 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. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion may not apply to you. COPYRIGHT NOTICE All rights reserved. No part of t
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4. Do not use this product near water. 5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product. 6. Slots and openings in the ca
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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. Except as specifically explained in the User’s Manual, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or removing those covers that are marked “Do Not Remove” may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing in those
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Contents 3 How to Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Where to Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 1 1-1 ....................................... 1 Unpacking .............................. 1-3 2 Choosing a Location. ............................. 1-4 3 Connecting a Monitor ................ 1-7 4 Connecting a Printer or Other Device. ....................... 1-7 Using the Parallel Interface .....................
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................. 2-24 Setting the Serial and Parallel Interfaces 2-26 ............................. Reviewing Your Settings. ............................. 2-28 Leaving the Setup Menu. ..................... 2-29 Adding an Optional Memory Card Chapter 3 Using the Equity 386SX .................................. 3-1 Installing MS-DOS ........................... 3-2 Using a Power-on Password 3-3 ................... Changing a Power-on Password. 3-4 ..................... Deleting a Power-on Password
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Chapter 4 Using MS-DOS with Your Equity 386SX Starting MS-DOS ................................... 4-2 Using Drive Designators .............................. 4-3 The Current Drive .............................. 4-4 4-5 Types of MS-DOS Commands ......................... ....................... 4-7 Entering an MS-DOS Command 4-8 Setting the Date and Time ............................ .......................... 4-9 Creating and Managing Files 4-9 Naming Files. .................................. 4-11
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Chapter 5 Installing Options 5-2 ............................. Adding Memory Modules 5-4 .............................. Installing Option Cards. 5-5 ............................ Removing the Cover 5-8 ........................ Installing an Option Card 5-14 ........................ Changing Jumper Settings ....................... 5-21 Removing an Option Card. 5-22 ............................. Replacing the Cover ................ 5-23 Post-installation Setup for Memory Cards 5-25 ................
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Appendix C Performing System Diagnostics C-2 Starting System Diagnostics ........................... C-3 Selecting an Option ................................. ............................ Modifying the Device List. C-4 C-6 Selecting a Test. .................................... C-8 Resuming From an Error. ......................... C-9 System Board Check ................................. C-10 Memory Check ..................................... C-10 Keyboard Check ...................................
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......................... C-28 Alternate Parallel Port Check ................. C-29 Parallel Port (on Video Adapter) Check ..................... C-29 Serial Port (RS-232C Port) Check. ........................... C-31 Alternate Serial Port Check ............................ C-31 Dot-matrix Printer Check. ............... C-33 Hard Disk Drive(s) and Controller Check. C-33 Seek Check .................................... ............................. C-34 Write, Read Check. .........................
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Appendix F Specifications ...... F-1 CPU and Memory ............................ ...... F-1 Controllers. ................................. ...... F-2 Interfaces ................................... ...... F-2 Power Supply ................................ ...... F-2 Mass Storage ................................ ...... F-3 ................................... ...... F-3 Environmental Requirements. .................. ...... Physical Characteristics ....................... F-4 Index xi Glossary Keyboa
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Introduction The Epson® Equity™ 386SX is a high-performance personal computer which offers exceptional speed and versatility in a compact design. The computer’s 80386SX microprocessor makes all your programs run faster, even when supporting multitasking operations. S available in these configurations: The Equity 386SX c3 A single diskette drive system with a 1.44MB (megabyte) 3 ‘/z-inch diskette drive Cl A hard disk drive system with one 40MB or 100MB hard disk and a 1.44MB diskette drive. You c
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You may also want to install an 80387SX math coprocessor in your computer to speed up mathematical calculations. Check with your authorized Epson dealer to see which options are available. The Equity 386SX ff o ers several features to enhance the security and versatility of your computer: D Password protection. This optional feature ensures that no one may access your computer unless they know the password. Cl Embedded hard disk drive and integrated diskette drive controllers. Each controller ca
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MS-DOS is not the only operating system you can use with your computer. If you have a hard disk you also may want to use MS®OS/2. Among other capabilities, MS OS/2 provides multitasking, dual-mode processing, and online help. With Epson’s version of MS OS/2, you can have both MS-DOS and MS OS/2 on your Equity 386SX; this way, you can select which operating system to load each time you turn on the computer. Ask your Epson dealer for more information. How to Use This Manual This manual explains ho
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Appendix A contains troubleshooting tips in case you encounter any problems while using your computer. Appendix B provides information about the power-on diagnostics. Appendix C outlines the system diagnostics checks you can perform on your computer. If you are having trouble with any part of the hardware, you may want to run some of these diagnostics checks. Appendix D describes how to perform a hardware-level format on a hard disk. You need to do this only if you have installed a new hard disk
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Epson is confident that this policy will provide you with the assistance you need. Call the Epson Consumer Information Center at 1-800-922-8911 for the following: Cl The nearest Epson dealer 0 The nearest Customer Care Center Cl Information on Epson User Groups. To locate or purchase accessories or supplies, contact your nearest Epson dealer or call 1-800-873-7766. Introduction 5
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6 Introduction
