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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 protection 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 or television reception.
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® EPSON EQUITY® 386SX/16 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, 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 Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. 1. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 2. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use 3. a damp cloth for cleaning, not liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Do not use this product near water. 4. 5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are 6. 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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Contents 1 Optional Equipment ............................... ................ 2 Operating Systems and Other Software 3 VGA Utilities ..................................... ........................... 3 How to Use This Manual. 4 Where to Get Help. ................................ Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System 1 Choosing a Location ............................. 1-3 2 Removing the Protector Card ...................... 3 Connecting a Monitor ........................... Using the VGA Interface. ..
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..................... 2-8 Setting the Primary Display Type ................... Setting the Keyboard Test Function ........................... 2-10 Setting the Shadow RAM. ........................ Setting the CPU Clock Speed 2-12 EMS Size ......................................... 2-13 Setting the Password ............................... ................ Changing or Deleting a Password. ........................ Setting the Built-in Interfaces .................... Setting the Parallel Interface. 2-
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Enhancing System Operations Chapter 4 ........... Using AUTOEXEC.BAT and Other Batch Files ....................... Changing the Processor Speed .................. 4-4 Entering Keyboard Commands. ..................... 4-5 Using the ESPEED Program. .............. 4-7 Using Expanded Memory Beyond 640KB. ................. Modifying the CONFIG.SYS File. ............................ Using the VGA Utilities. Installing and Removing Options Chapter 5 ............................... Removing the Cover ..
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Specifications Appendix A ................................. A-1 CPU and Memory ...................................... ........................................ A-2 Interfaces A-3 Power Supply ..................................... ...................................... Mass Storage A-4 ........................................ ........................ ............................ A-4 Physical Characteristics. .............................. System Memory Map. Appendix B Installing and Removing Disk
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Appendix C ..................... C-2 Starting the Diagnostics Program ............................. The Main Menu Screen ..................... Setting the Run Time Parameters ................................ C-6 Error Logging. ........................... C-8 Selecting Diagnostic Tests ........................ Selecting Multiple Tests ................................. C-10 Running the Tests ............................... C-12 .............................. C-12 Hard Disk Diagnostics ............
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Troubleshooting Appendix D ............................ D-2 Error Messages .................................... D-3 The Computer Won’t Start .......................... D-4 The Computer Does Not Respond .................... D-5 Password Problems ................................ ................ Accessing Your Current Password. D-7 Keyboard Problems ................................ Monitor Problems ................................. D-9 Diskette Problems ................................. Diskette D
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Introduction The Epson® Equity® 386SX/16 PLUS is a high-performance personal computer which offers exceptional speed and convenience in a compact design. Your 16 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 Equi
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You may 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 for information on optional equipment. Operating Systems and Other Software You probably have a version of MS-DOS® to use with your compatible with MS-DOS, OS/2, UNIX® or XENIX®. If you use another operating system, refer to the documentation that came with it to install and run it on your computer. You can use
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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 diskette drive, instructions for using a drive are included. Note This manual covers basic operating instructions for using your computer but does not explain how to use MS-DOS See your MS-DOS manual e instructions on installing and using the You do not need to read everything in this book; see the following chapter s
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Appendix C outlines the system diagnostic tests you can run to diagnose hardware problems. Appendix D 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 Epson dealers and Service Centers. Epson also provides the following support services through the Epson Consumer Resource Cente
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Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System Setting up your Equity 386SX/16 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. Note The illustrations in this manual show the computer with a 5¼-inch diskette drive. If your system has a diskette drive instead, and you need instructions for using it, see Chapter 3. Choosing a L
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Before you set up your computer, it’s important to choose a safe, convenient location that provides the following: A sturdy desk or table strong enough to support the weight of your system and all of its components. 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 move f
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2 If you have a 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, as shown below; then pull it out. (If you have a second 5 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 shipping. This will protect
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Connecting a Monitor 3 The way you connect your monitor to the computer depends (or a multi-frequency monitor with an analog connector), you can connect it to the computer’s built-in VGA port. See “Using the VGA Interface” below. If you have any other type of monitor, see “Using a Display Adapter Card” on page 1-7. Using the VGA Interface Follow these steps to connect your VGA monitor to the VGA port on the computer: 1. Make sure your monitor is turned off. 2. Place your monitor on top of or nea
