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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 digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protections against harmful 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 communications. Howeve
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® EPSON EQUITY™ 386SX 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 for any indirect, 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 publication may be rep
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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 Introduction ................................. 1 Optional Equipment .................. 2 Operating Systems and Other Software 3 ...................................... VGA Utilities 3 ............................. How to Use This Manual 5 .................................. Where to Get Help Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System ............................... 1 Choosing a Location ....................... 1-3 2 Removing the Protector Card. ............................. 1-3 3 Connecting a Monit
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...................... 2-6 Setting the Display Adapter Type ........................ 2-9 Setting the Power-on Password. ........................... 2-11 Setting the Processor Speed Setting the Speaker and Keyboard Options. .............. 2-13 .......................... 2-15 Setting the Real-time Clock. .............. 2-18 Setting the Hard Disk Drive Configuration. ............................. 2-23 Hard Disk Drive Types Setting the Diskette Drive Type(s) ..................... 2-26 ..............
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Chapter 4 Enhancing System Operations .......... 4-1 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 Reassigning the Diskette Drives ........................ 4-8 Using the AFDD Program ............... 4-10 Using Your Computer as a Network Server .......... 4-11 Using a Password in Network Server Mode. ...........
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Appendix A Using the VGA Utilities A-3 Preparing to Install Drivers or Utilities .................. ........... Microsoft Windows/286, Versions 2.03 and 2.1. A-4 Microsoft Windows/386, Version 2.1. ................... A-6 Microsoft/IBM OS/2, Version 1.1 ....................... Autodesk AutoCAD, Version 2.62 ..................... A-9 ...................... Autodesk AutoCAD, Version 9.0 ..................... A-14 Autodesk AutoCAD, Version 10.0 Digital Research GEM, Version 2.2 ....................
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B-24 Removing a Hard Disk From the Vertical Position . . . . . . . . . Installing or Removing a Disk Drive in the B-27 Horizontal Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the Subassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-28 B-34 Installing a Disk Drive in the Horizontal Position . . . . . Replacing the Drive on the Subassembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . B-42 B-44 Removing a Disk Drive From the Horizontal Position . . Replacing the Subassembly . . . . .
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.................................. Software Problems. D-24 .................................... D-25 Printer Problems D-27 ............................... Option Card Problems D-28 ..................................... Mouse Problems D-29 ............................ Memory Module Problems ........................... D-30 Math Coprocessor Problems Appendix E Performing System Diagnostics ........................... E-2 Starting System Diagnostics ................................. E-4 Selecting a
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Introduction personal computer which offers exceptional speed and convenience in a compact design. The computer’s 16 MHz 80386SX microprocessor makes all your programs run faster, even when supporting multitasking operations. Your system includes either 1MB or 2MB of internal memory, a built-in VGA (video graphics array) display adapter, built-in parallel and serial interfaces, an IBM® PS/2™ compatible mouse port, and four standard option slots (three 16.bit and one 8-bit). These interfaces allo
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You may also want to install an 80387SX, 16 MHz math coprocessor in your computer to speed up mathematical calculations in certain application programs. Check with your authorized Epson dealer to see which options are available. Operating Systems and Other Software You probably have a version of MS-DOS: the operating system by Microsoft? to use with your Equity 386SX PLUS. Epson has enhanced MS-DOS by adding two time-saving utilities-HELP and MENU-that make it easier to use. The HELP program let
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VGA Utilities Epson has provided special VGA device drivers and utilities that you can use with certain VGA monitors, such as multi- frequency monitors. Using these utilities, you can take advantage of extended VGA features such as 16-color graphics mode resolutions up to 800 x 600 and 132-column text mode. How to Use This Manual This manual explains how to set up and operate your Equity 386SX PLUS. It also describes how to install options and run diagnostics checks. Although the illustrations s
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Chapter 2 describes how to run the Setup program to define your computer’s configuration. You must do this before you use your computer. You may need to do it again later, if you change the configuration. Chapter 3 provides instructions for performing important operating procedures, including using and caring for disks and Chapter 4 describes specialized features you can use to enhance Chapter 5 describes some of the options you can use in your Equity 386SX PLUS an contains instructions for remo
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Where to Get Help Customer support and service for Epson products are provided by a network of authorized Epson dealers and Customer Care Centers throughout the United States. Epson America provides product information and support to its dealers and Customer Care Centers. Therefore, we ask that you contact the business where you purchased your Epson product to request assistance. If the people there do not have the answer to your question, they can obtain it through our toll-free dealer support
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Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System Setting up your Equity 386SX PLUS personal computer is easy. Just follow the eight steps in this chapter. As you set up your computer, 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 convenient location where it can run properly. Select a location that provides the following: A large, sturdy desk or table. The surface should be strong enough to easily support the weight of your system and large enough to accommodate all of its components. Select a location that allows plenty of space so you can work A flat, hard surface. Soft surfaces like beds and carpeted floors attract static electricity, which can erase data on
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Removing the Protector Card 2 If you have a 5 diskette 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, then pull it out, as shown below. (If you have a second 5 diskette drive, be sure to remove the protector card from that drive as well.) Save the protector card. If you transport your computer, you may want to insert the card into your diskett
