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Attention Apex™ Owners The MGA card in your computer includes a game port, such as the one shown below. You can easily connect a joystick, track ball, or other pointing device to this port. Apex is a trademark of Epson America, Inc. Copyright © 1989 by Epson America, inc. QA50189001 Torrance, California
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read all of these instructions and save them for lacer 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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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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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, hat is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference co radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found co comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed co provide reasonable protection against such i
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Contents 1 Introduction.. .................................... . 2 How to Use This Manual ............................ . 3 Where to Get Help ................................. . Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System ...................................... . 1 Unpacking 1-2 ........ . Removing the Diskette Drive Protector Card 1-3 2 Choosing a Location .............................. . 1-4 3 Connecting a Monitor ............................ . 1-7 4 Connecting a Peripheral Device. .................... . 1
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2-6 ......................... . Using Disks and Disk Drives. 2-6 .......................... . How Disks Store Data 2-8 ............................ . Choosing Diskettes. ............ . 2-9 Caring for Diskettes and Diskette Drives 2-11 ................. . Inserting and Removing Diskettes 2-13 ....................... . Write-protecting Diskettes .......................... . 2-14 Making Backup Copies 2-15 .................... . Using a Single Diskette Drive ....................... . 2-16 Usin
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................................ . 3-25 Formatting Diskettes ............. . 3-26 Formatting Diskettes on the Apex 100 .......... . 3-27 Formatting Diskettes on the Apex 100\20 Formatting Diskettes With One Diskette Drive ............................ . 3-28 (No Hard Disk) 3-29 Backing Up Dat a ................................... . ................. . 3-29 Using the DISKCOPY Command .................. . 3-33 Using the BACKUP Command. 3-34 ...................... . Special Epson Utilities .....
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.................................. . 5-11 Software ................................... . 5-12 Printer Problems ............................... . 5-13 Option Card Problems Appendix A Changing DIP Switches and Using Setup .......................... . Changing the DIP Switches ............ . DIP Switch Set 1 (Internal Operations) .......................... . Running the Setup Program Starting Setup ................................. . ..................... . Setting the Real-time Clock. ...........
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Appendix C Power-on Diagnostics System Device Check ............................... . C-2 Timer and CMOS RAM Check. ...................... . C-3 RAM Check ...................................... . .............. . C-3 Keyboard Controller and Keyboard Check. C-4 Floppy Disk Drive Seek Check. ....................... . Appendix D Performing System Diagnostics .......................... . D-1 Starting System Diagnostics ......................... . D-3 Modifying the DEVICE LIST D-5 Selecting a Test ..
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Floppy Disk Drives and Controller Check ............... . Formatting a Diskette .......................... . D-22 Starting the Floppy Disk Drive Check ............. . D-23 Sequential Seek Check ......................... . D-24 Random Seek Check ........................... . D-24 Write, Read Check ............................. . D-25 Speed Check .................................. . D-25 Run All Above Checks ......................... . D-26 Math Coprocessor Check (8087-1) .................... . D-
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Appendix F Preparing a Hard Disk for Use ...................... . Creating the MS-DOS Partition ..................... . Formatting the MS-DOS Partition F-4 Copying the Remaining Files to the Hard Disk ........... . F-6 Creating the AUTOEXEC.BAT File ......................... . ......................... . Booting From the Hard Disk. F-8 Glossary Contents xi Index F-7 F-2
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Introduction Your Apex” personal computer is powerful, versatile, and easy to use. After setting up your system with the simple instructions in this manual, you’ll soon be using your favorite software The Apex computer is available in these configurations: The Apex 100 provides two 360KB (kilobyte) diskette drives The Apex 100\20 provides one 20MB (megabyte) hard disk drive and one 360KB diskette drive. Both models come with 640KB of internal memory, five internal option slots, an MGA (multi-gra
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As your needs grow, so can your computer; you can expand your system by adding a wide variety of options. You can install most option cards compatible with the IBM” Personal Computer. For example, you can add an internal modem card to provide data communications. If you use software that executes lengthy mathematical calculations, you may want to install an 8087-1, 10 MHz math coprocessor to speed up processing. How to Use This Manual This manual explains how to set up and care for your computer
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Appendix C provides information on the power-on diagnostics. Appendix D outlines the system diagnostic 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 diagnostic checks. Appendix E describes how to perform a hardware-level format on the hard disk. You need to do this only if you are having serious problems with the hard disk in your Apex 100\20 or if you have installed a new hard disk that has not received this t
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Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System Setting up your Apex personal computer is easy. Just follow the nine steps in this chapter. You may want to leave the back cover foldout open so you can refer to the two illustrations identifying the different parts of the computer. Note: If you have experience setting up computers, you may prefer to follow the brief instruction on the Read This First card included with this manual. (Turn to this chapter if you have any questions and for instructions on copying
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Besides this manual, you should have the following: The computer and power cord The keyboard with attached cable Four diskettes: three that contain the MS-DOS operating system (Startup, Operating 1, and Operating 2), and a Reference diskette An MS-DOS Reference Manual. In addition to these items, you need a compatible video monitor to use with the computer. With the MGA (multi- graphics adapter) card in the computer, you can use a monochrome or color graphics monitor. Note If you chose a monitor
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Save the protector card and reinsert it whenever you move the computer. If you don’t plan to use your computer for a week or more, reinsert the card to help prevent dust from entering the disk drive. Choosing a Location 2 Before you set up your computer, it is important to choose the right location. Select a spot that provides the following: A large, sturdy desk or table that can easily support the weight of your system, including all its components. Make sure the surface is hard and flat. Soft
