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EPSON
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EQUITY 32Osx PlUS
User’s Guide
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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 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 this
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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B provide reasonable protection against hamrful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular in
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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. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use 3. a damp cloth for cleaning, not liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. 4. Do not use this product near water. 5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. 6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation; these ope
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13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: A. When the power cord or plug is damaged. B. If liquid has entered the product. C. If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technici
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Importantes Mesures de Séurité 1. Lire attentivement les instructions qui suivent. Les conserver en lieu stir. 2. Observer les avertissements et suivre rigoureusement les instructions marquees sur l’ordinateur. Debrancher l’appareil avant de le nettoyer. Se servir d’un 3. chiffon humide, sans detergents ni aerosols. Ne pas se servir de l’ordinateur pres de l’eau. 4. Ne pas placer l’appareil sur un meuble instable. 5. Les ouvertures et fentes à l’arrière et au dessous du coffre en 6. assurent la
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12. Sauf dans les cas specifiquement indiques dans le Guide de l’utilisateur, ne pas essayer de réparer l’ordinateur soi-même; s’adresser à un spécialiste qualifié. 13. Debrancher l’appareil et s’adresser au personnel de service qualifie dans les cas suivants: A. Lorsque le cordon, les broches, la prise ou le socle sont B. Lorsqu’un liquide a pénétré a l’interieur de l’appareil. C. Lorsque l’ordinateur ne répond pas normalement aux commandes passées en suivant les instructions. Ajuster uniquemen
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Contents Introduction 1 Optional Equipmen t ............................... ............... . 2 Operating Systems and Other Softwar e 2 VGA Utilitie s ..................................... How to Use This Manual ............................ 3 4 Where to Get Help . ................................ Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System ............................. l-l 1 Choosing a Locatio n ...................... l-3 2 Removing the Protector Car d ........................... l-4 3 Connecting a Moni
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..................... 2-8 Setting the Primary Display Type ................... 2-9 Setting the Keyboard Test Function ........................... 2-10 Setting the Shadow RAM. ........................ 2-11 Setting the CPU Clock Speed 2-12 EMSSize ......................................... ............................... 2-13 Setting the Password ................ 2-14 Changing or Deleting a Password. ........................ 2-15 Setting the BuiIt-in Interfaces .................... 2-15 Setting the
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Enhancing System Operations Chapter 4 4-l Using AUTOEXEC.BAT and Other Batch Files ........... ....................... 4-2 Changing the Processor Speed .................. 4-4 Entering Keyboard Commands. 4-5 Using the ESPEED Program. ..................... 4-7 Using Expanded Memory Beyond 640KB. .............. .................. 4-8 Modifying the CONFIG.SYS File ............................ 4-11 Using the VGA Utilities. Accessing Internal Components Chapter 5 ............................... 5-2 Re
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Installing and Removing Disk Drives Chapter 7 ......................... Using the Correct Drive Bay 7-2 ........................... 7-3 How to Use This Chapter .................. Setting the Hard Disk Drive Jumpers 7-4 ................... 7-5 Changing the Jumper Settings ........... 7-7 Installing a Hard Disk in the Vertical Position .... 7-8 Removing the Mounting Frames From the Drive. ....... 7-10 Removing and Attaching the Mounting Plate Installing the Drive ............................ 7-l 1
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Performing System Diagnostics Appendix B Starting the Diagnostics Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Main Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4 Setting the Run Time Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Error Logging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting Diagnostic Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-8 Selecting Multiple Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Appendix C Troubleshooting ............................ Identifying Your System C-l .................................... Error Messages C-2 .......................... The Computer Won’t Start C-3 .................... The Computer Does Not Respond ................................ C-5 Password Problems ................ Accessing Your Current Password. ................................ Keyboard Problems ................................. Monitor Problems Diskette Problems ...........................
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® ® The Epson Equity 320sx PLUS is a high-performance personal computer which offers exceptional speed and convenience in a compact design. Your 20 MHz, 80386SX system includes 2MB of internal memory, a built-in VGA (video graphics array) display ® adapter, built-in parallel and serial interfaces, and an IBM PS/2™ compatible mouse port. These interfaces allow you to connect most of your peripheral devices directly to the computer, so you do not have to install option cards. The Equity 320sx PLUS
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You may want to install an 80387SX, 20 MHz math coprocessor in your computer to speed up mathematical calculations in certain application programs. Check with your authorized Epson dealer for information on optional equipment. Operating Systems and Other Software You probably have a version of MS-DOS to use with your ® computer. However, you can run another operating system, ® ® such as, OS/2, UNIX or XENIX If you use another operating system, refer to the documentation that came with it to inst
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How to Use This Manual This manual explains how to set up and operate your computer, install options, and run diagnostic checks. Although the illustrations show a computer with a 21/4-inch diskette drive, instructions for using a 31/2-inch drive are included. You do not need to read everything in this book; see the following chapter summaries. Chapter 1 provides simple step-by-step instructions for setting up your system. On the back cover foldout are illustrations identifying the different part
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Chapter 7 describes how to install and remove disk drives. Appendix A gives the technical specifications for the computer. Appendix B outlines the system diagnostic tests you can run to diagnose hardware problems. Appendix C contains troubleshooting tips. At the end of the manual, you’ll find a glossary and an index. Where to Get Help If you purchased your Epson product in the United States, Epson America provides local customer support and service through a nationwide network of authorized Epso
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Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System Setting up your Equity 320sx PLUS personal computer is easy. Just follow the eight steps in this chapter. As you set up your system, you may want to leave this manual’s back cover foldout open so you can refer to the illustrations identifying the different parts. Choosing a Location 1 Setting Up Your System 1-1
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Before you set up your computer, it’s important to choose a safe, convenient location that provides the following: 0 A sturdy desk or table strong enough to support the weight of your system and all of its components. 0 A flat, hard surface. Soft surfaces like beds and carpeted floors attract static electricity, which can erase data on your disks, damage the computer’s circuitry, and prevent proper ventilation. Good air circulation. Leave several inches of space around the computer so air can mo
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2 emoving the Protector Cord R If you have a 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, as shown below; then pull it out. (If you have a second 51/4-inch diskette drive, be sure to remove the protector card from it.) Save the protector card. If you transport your computer, you may want to insert the card into your diskette drive prior to
