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used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to computer or its peripheral devices. To further isolate the problem: Disconnect the peripheral devices and their input/output Epson peripheral devices, you can obtain the proper shielded cable from your dealer. For non-Epson - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 3
EPSON® EQUITY™ 386SX PLUS User's Guide - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 4
OF WARRANTY Epson America makes no representations or warranties, either express or implied, by or with respect to anything in this manual, and shall without notice. TRADEMARKS Epson is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Equity is a trademark of Epson America, Inc. General notice: - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 5
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 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 6
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 when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 7
Introduction Optional Equipment 1 Operating Systems and Other Software 2 VGA Utilities 3 How to Use This Manual 3 Where to Get Help 5 Chapter the Computer 1-18 Chapter 2 Running the Setup Program Automatic Configuration 2-2 Starting the Setup Program 2-2 Continuing From an Error Message 2-4 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 8
Drive Types 2-23 Setting the Diskette Drive Type(s 2-26 Setting the Serial/Parallel Interfaces 2-28 Reviewing Your Settings 2-30 Leaving the Setup Program 2-31 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Installing MS-DOS or Another Operating System Copying the Reference and Utility Files Special Keys on - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 9
Memory Modules 5-17 Installing Memory Modules 5-18 Removing Memory Modules 5-24 Installing a Math Coprocessor 5-29 Removing a Math Coprocessor 5-33 Replacing the Cover 5-34 Post-installation Setup for Memory Cards 5-36 Using the CORFIX Program 5-37 Post-installation - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 10
Appendix A Using the VGA Utilities Preparing to Install Drivers or Utilities Microsoft Windows/286, Versions 2.03 and 2.1 Microsoft Windows/386, Version 2.1 Microsoft/IBM OS/2, Version 1.1 Autodesk AutoCAD, Version 2.62 Autodesk AutoCAD, Version 9.0 Autodesk AutoCAD, Version 10.0 Digital - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 11
C-13 Appendix D Troubleshooting Error Messages The Computer Won't Start The Computer Does Not Respond Password Problems Removing a Password Setting a New Password Keyboard Problems Monitor Problems Diskette Problems Diskette Drive Problems Hard Disk Problems D-2 D-5 D-6 D-8 D-9 D-11 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 12
Software Problems Printer Problems Option Card Problems Mouse Problems Memory Module Problems Math Coprocessor Problems D-24 D-25 D-27 D-28 D-29 D-30 Appendix E Performing System Diagnostics Starting System Diagnostics E-2 Selecting an Option E-4 Modifying the Device List E-5 Selecting - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 13
Introduction The Epson® Equity™ 386SX PLUS is a high-performance 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 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 14
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 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 15
VGA Utilities Epson has provided special VGA device drivers and 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 show a computer with a 5 %-inch diskette drive, instructions - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 16
system's performance. Chapter 5 describes some of the options you can use in your Equity 386SX PLUS andcontains instructions for removing the cover, setting jumpers, and installing options. Appendix A provides instructions for using the VGA device drivers and utilities. You need to install device - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 17
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 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 18
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. 1 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 19
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 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 20
Removing the Protector Card 2 If you have a 5 %-inch 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 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 21
Connecting a Monitor 3 The procedure you use to connect your monitor to the computer depends on the type of monitor you have. If you have a VGA monitor (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 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 22
4. Examine the connector end of the monitor cable, and position the plug to match the orientation of the monitor interface (marked with a monitor icon). Then insert the plug into the port (the connector should fit in easily when properly oriented), as shown below. A/ \// retaining screws 5. If the - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 23
6. Plug the monitor power cord into the monitor's power inlet, as shown below. 7. Plug the other end of the power cord into an electrical outlet. 1-6 Setting Up Your System - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 24
has not yet been installed, you'll need to follow the step-by-step instructions in Chapter 5 to install an option card. But first, check the following adapter (MGA) Enhanced graphics adapter (EGA) * Color monitors do not support EGA cards. When you are installing the video card, check to make sure - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 25
your monitor to the computer. If your monitor came with its own manual, follow the instructions there. Otherwise, you can follow the steps in "Using the VGA peripheral device to one of these interfaces, follow the instructions below. Of course, Epson offers a full range of printers; ask your dealer - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 26
Once you have the correct printer cable, follow these steps: 1. Place the printer next to the computer with the back panels facing you. 2. One end of the printer cable has a 25-pin, D-shell connector. Position the plug to match the orientation of the parallel interface (marked with a special icon). - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 27
3. Connect the other end of the cable to the printer, as shown below. To secure the cable, squeeze the clips at each side of the printer port and push them into place. 4. Plug the printer's power cord into a three-prong, 120-volt, grounded electrical outlet. 1-10 Setting Up Your System - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 28
the parallel port. To do this, you can use the MS-DOS MODE or SETMODE command or the MENU program. See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for instructions. Setting Up Your System 1-11 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 29
5 Connecting the Keyboard Follow these steps to connect the keyboard: 1. Hold the keyboard cable connector so the indicator on the housing faces up. Insert the plug into the appropriate socket, marked with a keyboard icon, as shown below. 1-12 Setting Up Your System - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 30
2. You can raise the keyboard by adjusting the legs on the bottom. To change the angle of the keyboard, turn it over and flip each leg upward until it locks into place, as shown below. - Connecting the Mouse 6 Your computer has an auxiliary port for an IBM PS/2 compatible mouse that uses a miniature - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 31
add commands to your MS-DOS CONFIG.SYS file to enable your computer to use a mouse. See your MS-DOS Reference Manual and the manual that came with your mouse for instructions. Note If you want to use a mouse or other pointing device connected to a port on an option card in your computer - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 32
7 Connecting the Power Cord Follow these steps to connect the power cord: 1. Plug the power cord into the AC power inlet on the back panel, as shown below. WARNING To avoid an electric, shock, be sure to plug the curd into the computer before plugging it into the wall socket. 2. Plug the other end - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 33
Turning On the Computer 8 After you set up your system, you're ready to turn on the power. But first, read the following safety rules to avoid accidentally damaging your computer or injuring yourself: Do not unplug cables from the computer when the power is on. Never turn on the computer with a - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 34
3. Turn on the monitor, printer, and any other peripheral devices connected to the computer. 4. To turn on the computer, press the power button located on the right side of the front panel, as shown below. power button The power indicator below the button lights up. After a few seconds, the computer - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 35
to turn it on. Turn off the computer first, then turn off the monitor and any peripherals. Now go on to Chapter 2 and follow the instructions to run the Setup program. 1-18 Setting Up Your System - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 36
you use your Equity 386SX PLUS, you need to run the Setup program on the Reference diskette to define the computer's configuration. This is a simple procedure you must do at least once. (You may need to do it again later, if you change the configuration.) The Setup program automatically configures - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 37
have installed in your system. For this reason, you may not need to change any of the default settings in the Setup program. However, you should check the options on the Setup menu to verify that the settings are correct for your system. If your computer comes with 2MB of memory, it - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 38
the latch down to lock it in a vertical position. (For more instructions on inserting and removing diskettes, including 3 ½-inch diskettes, see Chapter 3.) the computer.) The screen displays the Operation Menu: OPERATION MENU 1 - Setup 2 - Format hard disk 3 - System diagnostics 4 - Prepare hard - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 39
Message If your computer has never been set up, you may see an error message, such as the following: 162 - System options not set (Run SETUP in REFERENCE DISK) (Resume = "F1" key) If you see an error message like this one, follow these steps: 1. Press F1. The computer beeps and the - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 40
Note If you see the message Real-time clock has lost power, contact your Epson dealer. You cannot correct this error using the Setup program. 2. Be sure Y is highlighted and press Enter. The Setup program changes the setting that caused the error to a setting that is more likely to match your system - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 41
while and you want to use the numereric turn it back on. Follow the instructions in the rest of this chapter to use the Setup program to define your computer's configuration. Setting the Display Adapter Type The Setup program can usually detect the exact type of display adapter you are using with - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 42
1. At the main Setup menu, highlight Display. You see the current display adapter type, such as the following: I VGA I If the display adapter type is correct to an RGB (color) monitor, select CGA 80 column. (Also set the color/mono switch on the MGA card to color.) Running the Setup Program 2-7 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 43
you have a composite color monitor, such as a color television with a video input, try selecting CGA 80 column. If the resulting resolution is poor, run Setup again and select CGA 40 column. cl If you have a monochrome display adapter (MDA), an MGA, or a Hercules MGA attached to a monochrome monitor - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 44
in Chapter 4 for more information.) Follow these steps to set a power-on password and turn on network server mode (if necessary): 1. At the main Setup menu, highlight Password. This submenu appears: Power-on password Network server mode OFF 2. Press Enter. The cursor block moves to Power-on password - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 45
want to change the network server mode setting, highlight Network server mode. To turn network server mode on or off, press Enter. 2-10 Running the Setup Program - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 46
* * * * SAVE SETTINGS * * * * and press Enter to return to the main Setup menu. Setting the Processor Speed Your computer can operate at two speeds: high or low. High speed run only at a slower speed; check your application program manual. When you set your processor to change automatically, the - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 47
not want to use the copy-protected programs. See in Chapter 4 for more information. This section describes how to set the processor speed in the Setup program. You can also change the speed using keyboard commands or by running the ESPEED program. See "Changing the Processor Speed" in Chapter 4 for - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 48
use the numeric characters on the keypad. The Num Lock option in the Setup program determines whether the Num Lock mode is on or off when you turn computer on, the Num Lock mode returns to the setting you selected in the Setup program. Note If you are using the keyboard that came with your computer - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 49
Follow these steps: 1. At the main Setup menu, highlight Keyboard/Sound. The current settings appear: Speaker Initial num lock KB repeat rate Enabled highlight the speed you want and press Enter. 8. Highlight *** SAVE SETTINGS *** and press Enter to return to the main Setup menu. 2-14 Running the - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 50
your computer continously tracks the time and date-even when the computer is turned off. The first time you run Setup, use the Real-time clock option to set the time and date for your computer. You may need to to fill in: Time Date xx:xx:xx xx-xx-xxxx Go to step 2. Running the Setup Program 2-15 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 51
for seconds.) 4. Using a 24-hour time period, enter the time in the exact format shown in the box. Type two digits for each part; the Setup program automatically inserts the colons ( : ). For example, to set the time to 1:30 p.m., you would type the following: 133000 You can use the backspace key - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 52
digits for the month and day, and four digits for the year; the Setup program automatically inserts the hyphens. For example, to set the date for . Then press T once or twice to return to the main Setup menu. Note The Setup program automatically saves the time and date when you press Enter after - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 53
this section. If a setting is incorrect, or if you want to see more details about your hard disk configuration, go to step 2. 2-18 Running the Setup Program - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 54
disconnected the drive or if the drive does not exist, highlight None and press Enter. All the drive settings become 0. Go to step 8. Running the Setup Program 2-19 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 55
type number appears: Now select the drive type number that matches your hard disk configuration in the Hard Disk Drive Types table. 2-20 Running the Setup Program - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 56
. After you enter the appropriate drive type number, press Enter. The screen displays the new number and hard disk settings. Go to step 8. Running the Setup Program 2-21 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 57
the precompensation cylinder, and the landing zone). If you enter a parameter incorrectly, press t or J to highlight the parameter and then enter it again. The Setup program does not allow you to enter the total storage capacity; it calculates the storage capacity for you based on what you enter for - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 58
type of hard disk drive installed in your computer. You need to enter this number when you set the hard disk drive parameters in the Setup program. Running the Setup Program 2-23 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 59
Hard disk drive types 2-24 Running the Setup Program - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 60
setting 4. Micropolis 1325, Ataal 3085, Lanstor Lan64, Maxlor XT1085, Newbury NDR1085 5. Mlaopolisl3231\,Mlnlscribe3035,MicmsdenceHH1050,SeagateST4053 6. Thelandi~zonevalueis934 The ladory-installed hard diskdrive type for the Equity 386SX PLUS is number 17 (40,5MB). Running the Setup Program 2-25 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 61
Setting the Diskette Drive Type(s) Your Equity 386SX PLUS comes with one factory-installed diskette drive (either 5 '/+inch or 3 '/z-inch). If you added a second diskette drive or screen match your diskette drive configuration, you can skip the rest of this section. 2-26 Running the Setup Program - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 62
diskette drive, return to step 3. 5. When the diskette drive settings are correct, highlight ** SAVE SETTINGS ** and press Enter. The cursor block returns to the main Setup menu and you see the updated information for drives A and B. Running the - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 63
you may want to designate the built-in port as secondary and the additional port as primary. The Setup program lets you choose which port is primary and which is secondary so there is no conflict between the Serial/Parallel. The current settings for each port appear: 2-28 Running the Setup Program - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 64
, return to step 3. 5. When the serial and parallel port settings are correct, highlight *** SAVE SETTINGS *** and press Enter. The cursor block returns to the main Setup menu and you see your updated serial and parallel interface settings. Running the - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 65
kb Password Power-on password not installed Network server mode OFF Display type EGA,MCGA,VGA or other Processor Speed High There are two more Setup summary screens you need to check. To display the next screen, press PgDn. You see the following: Real-time clock Time Date Coprocessor - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 66
at the top of the screen flashes to remind you to set the time and date. See "Setting the Real-time Clock," above, for instructions. To view the last Setup summary screen, press PgDn. You see your hard disk drive configuration(s): Hard disk drive Drive 1: Type 17 Drive 2: None Number of cylinders - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 67
in your MS-DOS Installation Guide to install MS-DOS. (If you are using a different operating system, follow the installation instructions in that manual.) If the computer displays an error message while it is starting up, run the Setup program again and check the setting the error message - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 68
your system and run the Setup program, you must install the operating system on your computer. If you are installing MS-DOS, follow the instructions in your MS-DOS Installation Guide. If you are installing another operating system, such as MS OS/2 or UNIX, see the manual that comes with that system - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 69
Use the COPY command (described in your MS-DOS Reference Manual) to copy the following files from the Reference diskette to .COM The Reference diskette also contains files for the Setup program and the System diagnostics program. However, you should instructions for using them. 3-2 Using Your Computer - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 70
Special Keys on the Keyboard Certain keys on your keyboard serve special functions when your computer is running MS-DOS or application programs. The following illustration shows the keyboard layout, and the table that follows describes the special keys. main character keys cursor keys numeric - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 71
Key functions (continued) Key Purpose Alt Works with other keys to enter alternate character codes or functions. tBackspace Moves the cursor back one space, deleting the character to the left of the cursor. J Enter Ends a line of keyboard input or executes a command. Insert (Ins) Turns - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 72
Stopping a Command or Program You may sometimes need to stop a command or program while it is running. Many application programs provide a command you can use to cancel or even undo an operation. If you have entered an MS-DOS command that you want to stop, try one of the following commands: LI Hold - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 73
the front panel. This method works even when the computer does not respond to your keyboard entries. If resetting the computer does not correct the problem, you probably need to turn it off and reboot it. Remove any diskette(s) from the diskette drive(s). Turn off the computer and wait five seconds - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 74
Using a Power-on Password If you set a power-on password when you ran the Setup program, you must enter it every time you turn on or reset the computer. Follow these computer and try to enter the correct password again. (See "Resetting the Computer," above, for instructions.) Using Your Computer 3-7 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 75
Note If you do not know the correct password, see "Password Problems" in Appendix D, Changing a Power-on Password To change your power-on password, follow these steps: 1. If you do not have a hard disk, insert your Startup - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 76
immediately. Note You need to know the password in order to delete it using this method. If you do not know the password, see "Pasword Problems" in Appendix D. Using Your Computer 3-9 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 77
Using Disks and Disk Drives The disk drives in your computer allow you to store data on disk, and then retrieve and use your stored data when you want to. Your computer comes with a single diskette drive or one diskette drive and one hard disk drive. You may install an additional diskette drive or - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 78
All disks are divided into data storage compartments by sides, tracks, and sectors. Double-sided diskettes store data on both sides. On each side, there are concentric rings, called tracks, on which a disk can store data. A disk is further divided by sectors. To understand what a sector is, picture - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 79
A hard disk consists of two or more platters stacked on top of one another and thus has four or more sides. In addition, a hard disk has many more tracks per side than a diskette, but the number of tracks depends on the capacity of the hard disk. The number of sectors depends on the type of hard - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 80
Ll 1.44MB drive-with this drive, use 3 '/z-inch, double-sided, high-density, 135 TPI, 1.44MB diskettes. These diskettes contain 80 tracks per side, 18 sectors per track, and hold up to 1.44MB of information, which is approximately 600 pages of text. CI 360KB drive-With this drive, use 5 '/+inch, - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 81
one diskette drive to another if the two drives are not the same type. For more about MS-DOS commands, see your MS-DOS Reference Manual. 3-14 Using Your Computer - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 82
Caring for Diskettes and Diskette Drives Follow these basic precautions to protect your diskettes and avoid losing data: If you have a diskette that contains data you don't want to accidentally write over or erase, be sure you write-protect it. This is especially important for your operating system - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 83
ci The surface of a 5 '/r-inch diskette is exposed by the read/write slot. Always hold the diskette by its protective jacket and never touch the magnetic surface. The oils on your fingertips can damage it. ci Do not place anything on top of your diskettes, and be sure they do not get bent. A - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 84
To write-protect a 5 '/+inch diskette, cover the small, rectangular notch (shown below) with an adhesive writeprotect tab. Write-protect tabs usually are included in a new package of blank 5 %-inch diskettes. kite-protect notch To remove the write protection, peel off the write-protect tab. Note - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 85
On a 3 '/z-inch diskette, the write-protect device is a small switch on the back of the diskette in the lower right comer, shown below. To write-protect a 3 ½-inch diskette, slide the switch toward the edge of the diskette until it clicks into position, exposing a hole in the comer. write-protect - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 86
in the drive. Then remove the system diskette and insert your application program diskette to load that data into memory, too. See your application program manual for detailed instructions. Using Your Computer 3-19 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 87
Inserting and Removing Diskettes If you have a 5 +-inch diskette drive, insert a diskette as follows: hold the diskette with the label facing up and the read/write slot leading into the drive, as shown below. Slide the diskette into the slot until it is in all the way. Then turn the latch down to - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 88
, so be sure you do not want to save any of the files on a used diskette before you format it. See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for instructions on using the FORMAT command. Using Your Computer 3-21 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 89
COPY or XCOPY. It also allows you to back up files that are larger than the capacity of your diskettes. See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for specific instructions on using these commands. 3-22 Using Your Computer - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 90
-DOS lets you keep related files together in directories and subdirectories so they are easy to find and use. See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for instructions on managing your files and directories. A hard disk must be partitioned and formatted before you can use it. Be sure you have performed the - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 91
a short distance, you need to run the HDSIT program to prepare the hard disk for moving. See "Preparing the hard disk for moving," below, for instructions. Preparing the hard disk for moving If you need to move your computer to a new locationwhether it is across the country or just across the - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 92
Follow these steps to run HDSIT: 1. Exit any program you are using and make sure the MS-DOS command prompt appears on the screen. 2. Insert the Reference diskette in drive A. 3. Type the following and press Enter: A:HDSIT You see a message on the screen that tells you the disk drive's read/write - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 93
program to create a batch file. You can also use the MS-DOS COPY or EDLIN command to create the file. See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for instructions on creating and using batch files. Enhancing System Operations 4-1 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 94
.BAT and store it in the root directory of the hard disk or diskette from which you load MS-DOS. See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for more information about your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. Changing the Processor Speed Your computer's processor can operate at two speeds: high and low. High speed - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 95
high speed. However, certain application programs have specific timing requirements for diskette access and can run only at the slower speed. See the manual for your application program to determine if this is the case. Some copy-protected application programs require the computer to run at the low - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 96
ways to change the processor speed: 0 Run the Setup program on your Reference diskette Cl Enter a keyboard command when your computer is accessing a diskette, use the Setup program to change the processor speed. See Chapter 2 for instructions. If you use these programs only occasionally, you should - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 97
The speed setting remains in effect until you press the RESET button or turn off the computer, or until you change it again using the Setup program, another keyboard command, or the ESPEED program, described below. Using the ESPEED Program The E-SPEED program allows you to change the processor speed - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 98
You see the following message: Epson Speed Control Utility Usage: ESPEED [/H] [ / L ] [ / A l /High = set High speed press the RESET button or turn off the computer, or until you change it using the Setup program, another keyboard command, or the ESPEED program again. Entering the ESPEED command in - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 99
the program on the diskette, the speed changes to low and then returns to high when you are finished. See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for instructions on creating and using batch files. Reassigning the Diskette Drives If your system has two diskette drives, they are connected inside your computer - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 100
Ci Run the AFDD program to reassign the drive. See "Using the AFDD Program," below, for instructions. Your assignments remain in effect until you press the RESET button or turn off the computer, or until you reassign the drives to their original - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 101
If you inserted the Reference diskette to run the AFDD program, remove it now. If you want to change the drive assignments, press S. The system reboots and loads MS-DOS, and the new drive assignments take effect. If you do not want to change the drive assignments, press any other key. If you are - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 102
Using Your Computer as a Network Server If your computer is set up in a network, you may want to use your system as the network server. A network server is the master computer in a network and provides storage space for the other computers connected to it. The network server can write files to and - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 103
and locking protection in a network environment. See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for more information about SHARE. If you do not install SHARE, the following message flashes on your screen after you install your networking software and reboot your computer: WARNING! SHARE should, be loaded for - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 104
an incorrect password. Type the correct password and press Enter twice to access the system. Note If you forget the power-on password, see "Password Problems" in Appendix D. 4-12 Enhancing System Operations - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 105
Equity 386SX PLUS as Lotus 1-2-3) that support the Lotus/Intel/Microsoft software package when you bought your Equity 386SX PLUS. If so, you can use this memory manager with either version of MS-DOS. Just follow the instructions See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for instructions on using EMM386.SYS. - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 106
these monitors to operate in all standard VGA modes without requiring any special device drivers. However, if you are using a multi-frequency monitor that supports extended VGA features, you may want to use one or more of the device drivers provided on the Utility diskettes that came with your - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 107
The Utility diskettes that came with your system contain device drivers for various application programs and provide the following special utilities: VGAMODE The VGAMODE program provides 132-column text in text-based programs such as WordStar and WordPerfect. SETVGA The SETVGA program sets the - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 108
computer. If you want to install memory modules, it is best to ask your dealer to do it for you. You can, however, follow the instructions in this chapter to install them yourself. Installing and Removing Options 5-1 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 109
A math coprocessor speeds up the numeric calculations your computer performs when using certain application software. If you purchase a math coprocessor, it is a good idea to ask your dealer to install it for you, because it can be damaged easily. If - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 110
5. Turn the computer around so you are facing the back panel. As shown below, the cover is secured by a large screw on the back panel. Turn the screw counterclockwise to unlock the cover. screw 6. The cover is also secured by two latches on the back of the cover near the corners. Press both latches - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 111
7. Pull the cover away from the front of the computer to completely remove it. Then set it aside. 5-4 Installing and Removing Options - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 112
8. Before you touch any of the components inside, touch the inside of the computer's back panel, as shown below, to ground yourself and avoid an electric shock. Installing and Removing Options 5-5 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 113
Changing the Jumper Settings If you change your computer's configuration or need to alter the way your computer operates, you may need to change a jumper setting inside the computer. A jumper is a small electrical connector that controls one of the computer's functions. A jumper's setting is - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 114
The following table lists the jumper settings and their functions. Jumper settings Jumper number J1 J2 J3 J4 J5 J6 Jumper setting A' B A' B A' B A' B A' B A' B Function Enables the power-on password Disables the power-on password Enables the built-in hard disk drive controller Disables the built- - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 115
's cover. 2. Remove any option cards that may be blocking your access to the jumpers. See "Removing an Option Card," on page 5-16, for instructions. 3. Then change the main system board jumper settings as necessary. See "Setting the Jumpers," on page 5-9. 4. Replace any option cards you removed. See - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 116
Setting the Jumpers The illustration below shows the locations of jumpers J1 through J6 on the main system board. Check the table above to see which jumper(s) you need to change. L option slot 4 Jumpers J1 through J5 are located in the lower front corner of the main system board. Jumper J6 is - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 117
access slot. Each slot can accommodate an option card. You can buy option cards from authorized Epson dealers as well as other vendors. This section explains how to install option cards in your computer "Removing an Option Card," on page 5-16, for instructions. 5-10 Installing and Removing Options - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 118
The illustration below shows the four standard option slots inside your computer. option card slots I 1 2 3 4 Slot 1 is designed for an 8-bit option card and slots 2 through 4 are designed for 16-bit cards. As you can see below, a 16-bit card has a special connector along the bottom. 16-bit option - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 119
case you remove the option card later. 4. Unpack the option card and adjust any switches or jumpers on it, if necessary. (Check the option card instructions to see if this is necessary.) When you handle the card, be careful not to touch any of the components on the circuit board, especially - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 120
5. Grip the card firmly by the top corners and position it at the top of the slot, as shown below. Make sure the connector pins point down and the component side faces the power supply inside the computer. 5-14 Installing and Removing Options - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 121
6. Insert the card into the slot, guiding it straight down. Once the connector pins reach the connector slot, push the card downward firmly (but carefully) to insert it fully, as shown below. - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 122
to the back of the computer with the retaining screw and washer. 8 &1 8. Follow the instructions at the end of this chapter to replace the cover. Then, if you have installed a memory card, see "Post-installation Setup for Memory Cards," following that section. If you have installed any other type of - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 123
you because they can be damaged easily if installed incorrectly. If you prefer, you can call install your own SIMMs by carefully following the instructions in this section. However, you could transmit an electrostatic discharge and damage your components; so read this entire section before you begin - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 124
. If you are going to install them yourself, follow the instructions below. Installing Memory Modules There are 12 SIMM sockets on the 3H. The following tables show all the possible SIMM configurations for the Equity 386SX PLUS. Do not install SIMMs in any other configuration. If your computer - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 125
SIMM configuration for a 2MB system Bank number 123456 I Bank number 123456 I Socket number 1L 2L 3L 4L 5L 6L Socket number Total 1H 2H 3H 4H 5H 6H memory -- M - - - - -M M - - - -M M M - -MMMM M-MMMM MMMMMM -M-m-- -MM-- M M M - M M M M M-MMMM MMMMMM 4MB 6MB 8MB 10MB 12MB 14MB - - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 126
Once you have determined where to add the memory modules, follow these steps to install them: 1. Remove the cover. See page 5-2 for instructions. 2. Turn the computer so that the front panel is facing right and the back panel is facing left. The SIMM sockets are located on the - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 127
Looking at the sockets vertically, they are numbered as shown below. 1L 2L 3L 4L 5L 6L 1H 2H 3H 4H 3. If an option card is blocking access to the SIMM sockets, follow the steps in "Removing an Option Card," on page 5-16, to remove the card(s). Installing and Removing Options 5-21 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 128
4. Hold the SIMM in your hand so that the component side of the SIMM is facing to the left (toward the back of the computer) and the metal connector pins are facing down. 5. To insert the SIMM in the socket, place it on the right side of the tabs at a 45° angle, as shown below. 5-22 Installing and - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 129
want to install. 8. Replace any option card(s) you may have removed to access the SIMM sockets. See "Installing an Option Card," on page 5-10, for instructions. Installing and Removing Options 5-23 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 130
Follow the steps under "Replacing the Cover," on page 5-34, to replace the cover on the computer. Then see "Postinstallation Setup," following that section, for instructions on configuring your computer for use with your new memory. Removing Memory Modules If you need to remove memory modules from - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 131
2. Turn the computer so the front panel is facing right and the back panel is facing left. The SIMM sockets are located on the main system board just above the option slots, as shown below. SIMM sockets \ Installing and Removing Options 5-25 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 132
Looking at the SIMM sockets vertically, the sockets are labeled as shown below. 1L 2L 3L 4L 5L 6L 1H 2H 3H 4H 5H 6H 3. If an option card is blocking access to the SIMM sockets, follow the steps in "Removing an Option Card," on page 5-16, to remove the card(s). 5-26 Installing and Removing Options - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 133
4. Use your fingers or two small screwdrivers to pull away the tabs that secure the SIMM at each end. Be careful not to pull the tabs too far, or they may break. As you pull away the tabs, the SIMM falls to the right at an angle. Installing and Removing Options 5-27 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 134
need to remove. 6. Replace any option card(s) you may have removed to access the SIMM sockets. See "Installing an Option Card," on page 5-10, for instructions. 7. Follow the steps under "Replacing the Cover," on page 5-34, to replace the cover on the computer. Then see "Postinstallation - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 135
you use graphics-oriented software. It is best to have your dealer install a math coprocessor for you, since a math coprocessor is a delicate component that can be damaged easily if it is installed incorrectly. If you install it yourself, follow the instructions in the manual that came with your - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 136
Carefully follow these steps to install a math coprocessor in your computer: 1. Remove the cover. See "Removing the Cover," on page 5-2, for instructions. 2. Turn the computer so that the front panel is facing right and the back panel is facing left. The math coprocessor socket is located in - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 137
4. The math coprocessor socket is hollow and square. The lower right comer is notched, as shown below. 'mV0um -notched corner There is also a slightly notched comer on the math coprocessor. A small, hollow dot on the top of the coprocessor marks the notched corner, as shown below. dot notched - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 138
Align the notched comer of the coprocessor with the notched comer of the coprocessor socket. The notched corners must be aligned for the coprocessor to fit into the socket, so be sure the alignment is correct before you proceed to the next step. Caution If the math coprocessor is inserted in the - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 139
. 7. Follow the steps under "Replacing the Cover," on page 5-34. Then see "Post-installation Setup," following that section, for instructions on configuring your computer for use with your math coprocessor. Removing a Math Coprocessor If you need to remove a math coprocessor from your computer - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 140
Replacing the Cover After you install (or remove) optional equipment or change jumper settings, follow these steps to replace the computer's cover: 1. Turn the computer around so you are facing the back panel. 2. Hold the cover so that the side with three tabs on the edge faces away from you. Then - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 141
3. Insert the three tabs into the three notches in the back of the front panel of the computer. notches 4. Lower the back of the cover onto the computer and press down firmly on all edges of the cover to form a tight seal. Installing and Removing Options 5-35 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 142
the computer for use with your particular memory card. See your memory card manual for instructions. If you installed the RampagePlus® 286 memory card, see "Using the CORFIX Program," below, before running the setup program that comes with the memory card. If you installed a memory card and - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 143
memory card, you need to use CORFIX, an Epson utility on your Reference diskette, and SMART, the RampagePlus 286 setup program. You must use CORFIX before you use to work with the SMART utility when installing the Rampage plus 286. SMART can only be executed immediately after this configuration - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 144
. 4. Use the SMART setup program now. See your RampagePlus 286 manual for instructions. Post-installation Setup After you install or remove -Epson hard disk drives), you may need to format the disk. Check the manual that came with your hard disk drive, and then, if necessary, follow the instructions - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 145
card, use the setup program that comes with the card to configure the computer for use with the memory card. See your memory card manual for instructions. Additionally, you may need to add some commands in your configuration files. See your MS-DOS Reference Manual and the manual that comes with - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 146
Epson VGA monitors, other brands of VGA monitors, and VGA compatible, multi-frequency monitors that use analog input. The internal VGA support is based on the Chips and Technologies® 82C452 Super VGA controller. In addition to its VGA support use the documentation and software that came with - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 147
This appendix explains the installation and operation of the software drivers and utility programs on the Utility diskettes that . If you have a high-resolution, multi-frequency monitor, extended graphics support is available for these applications: Microsoft Windows/286™ Microsoft Windows/386™ - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 148
V G A 0 SNOOZE LI MOUSE7PT.EXE (a software patch for mouse support). Preparing to Install Drivers or Utilities Before you install Epson MENU utility. (See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for instructions.) Store the original diskettes in a safe place, and use your backup copies to install the software - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 149
describes how to install and use the software drivers and utility programs. Microsoft Windows/ among other programs. The Windows/286 drivers support the following resolutions: 0 640 x 480 16 1. Use the instructions in the Windows documentation and on your screen to run the Windows Setup program. 2. - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 150
CHIPS 82C452 (25 MHz) 800 x 600 16 colors for PC/AT or PS/2 with CHIPS 82C452 (40 MHz) 7. Follow the instructions in your Windows documentation and in the Windows Setup menus to complete the installation procedure. When you run Windows/286, the program uses the extended graphics mode you selected - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 151
Windows/386, you must reinstall it along with the driver. Follow the steps below: 1. Use the instructions in the Windows documentation and on your screen to run the Windows Setup program. 2. When Windows Setup displays a list of computers and asks you to select the one you are using to run Windows - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 152
1.1 The OS/2 drivers support these resolutions: D 640 x 480 16-color graphics CI 800 x 600 16-color graphics. Installing the Drivers To install either of these drivers, follow the steps below: 1. If you have not installed OS/2, version 1.1, follow the instructions in your OS/2 manual to install it - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 153
Enter to create a new directory. Note You can also use Presentation Manager's file Manager feature to create the VGA directory. Follow the instructions in your OS/2 manual if you want to use Presentation Manager to create the directory. 6. Copy all the files from the DLL subdirectory on your hard - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 154
graphics mode you selected. Autodesk AutoCAD, Version 2.62 The AutoCAD drivers conform to the Autodesk Device Interface (ADI) for rendering and display drivers. Epson provides the following resolutions for version 2.62 of AutoCAD: CI 640 x 480 16-color graphics (DS2V480.EXE) CI 800 x 600 16-color - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 155
Installing the Drivers Use the instructions in your AutoCAD documentation to install the program on your hard disk. To install the drivers, follow the steps below: 1. Copy the AutoCAD 2.62 driver - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 156
return to the main menu. Autodesk AutoCAD, Version 9.0 The AutoCAD drivers conform to the Autodesk Device Interface (ADI) for rendering and display drivers. Epson provides the following resolutions for version 9.0 of AutoCAD: CI 640 x 480 16-color graphics (R3V1480.EXE) 0 800 x 600 16-color graphics - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 157
Installing the Driver Use the instructions in your AutoCAD documentation to install the program on your hard disk. To install the drivers, follow the steps below: 1. Copy the AutoCAD 9.0 driver files - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 158
the file SHADE.CFG from the AutoCAD directory on your hard disk. (You can use the DEL or ERASE command; see your MS-DOS Reference Manual.) 2. Start AutoShade. 3. The program asks for a display and rendering driver. Select ADI for both drivers and indicate that you have a dual display system. 4. When - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 159
are available: Cl 640 x 480 16-color graphics (R4V1480.EXE) CI 800 x 600 16-color graphics (R4V1600.EXE). Installing the Drivers Use the instructions in your AutoCAD documentation to install the program on your hard disk. To install the drivers, follow the steps below: 1. Copy the driver files from - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 160
You can install the driver automatically each time you turn on or reset your computer by placing the command in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. To modify the AUTOEXEC.BAT file to load the 800 x 600, 16-color graphics driver, follow these steps: 1. Type C : \ and press Enter to log onto the root directory of - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 161
. (You can use the DEL or ERASE command; see your MS-DOS Reference Manual.) 2. Start AutoShade. 3. The program asks for a display and rendering driver. , it creates a new SHADE.CFG file. Digital Research GEM, Version 2.2 Epson provides drivers for GEM for the following resolutions: LI 640 x 480 16- - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 162
disk from drive A and insert a blank diskette. 3. Format the diskette using the MS-DOS FORMAT command or the Epson MENU Utility. (See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for instructions.) FORMAT prompts you for a volume label by displaying the following: Volume label (11 characters, Enter for none?) Type - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 163
Note This description assumes that you are using a Computer with only one diskette drive. If you have two diskette drives the computer copies from drive A to B without prompting you to remove either diskette. 5. Remove the Utility 1 diskette, insert the blank formatted diskette, and press any key. - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 164
-DOS prompt. 11. Now reinstall GEM 2.2. Insert the GEM 2.2 System Master Disk in drive A, type the following, and press Enter: SCRNSTAL C: 12. Follow the instructions in your GEM documentation and on the screen to finish the installation. You may need to insert the original GEM device driver disk as - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 165
disk from drive A and insert a blank diskette. 3. Format the diskette using the MS-DOS FORMAT command or the Epson MENU Utility. (See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for instructions.) FORMAT prompts you for a volume label by displaying the following: Volume label (11 characters, Enter for none?) A-20 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 166
Type the following in uppercase letters and press Enter: GEM- DRIVRPK 4. Insert the Utility 1 diskette and log onto drive A. Type the following and press Enter: COPY \GEM3\GEMVDI.EXE B: The screen displays the message below: Insert diskette for drive B: and press any key when ready Note This - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 167
7. Remove the Utility 1 diskette, insert the formatted diskette, and press any key. The screen displays the message below: Insert diskette for drive A: and press any key when ready 8. Remove the formatted diskette and insert Utility 1 diskette again. When you see the MS-DOS prompt, type the - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 168
procedure. Ventura Publisher, Versions 1.0 and 1.1 Epson provides drivers for Ventura Publisher, versions 1.0 and 1.1, in the following resolutions: 0 640 x 480 2-color graphics 0 800 x 600 2-color graphics. Installing the Drivers Follow the instructions below to install the display driver. If you - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 169
press Enter: COPY A:\VEN1\*.* C:\VENTEMP\*.* 5. Remove the Utility 1 diskette. 6. Use the Epson MENU utility or the MS-DOS FORMAT command to format a blank diskette. (See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for instructions.) 7. Insert the blank, formatted diskette and log onto the VENTEMP directory. Then - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 170
directory on your hard disk, type the following and press Enter: COPY A:\VEN2\*.* C:\VENTEMP\*.* 5. Remove the Utility 1 diskette. 6. Use the Epson MENU utility or the MS-DOS FORMAT command to format a blank diskette. (See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for instructions.) Using the VGA Utilities A-25 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 171
(800 x 600) 2 colors 11. Follow the instructions in your Ventura Publisher documentation and on the screen to select drivers for your monitor and mouse. Ashton-Tate Framework 11, Release 1.0 Epson provides drivers for release 1.0 of Framework II that support the following resolutions: 640 x 480 16 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 172
II program. If you have already installed Framework II, you must reinstall it along with the driver. Follow these steps: 1. Use the instructions in the Framework documentation to run the Framework Setup program and install Framework II. Choose option 1 for first time installation. 2. Exit Framework - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 173
return to the main menu. 13. Select option 7 to save the new setup and exit from the program. Lotus 1-2-3, Release 2 Lotus Symphony, Releases of Lotus 1-2-3, as well as releases 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0 of Lotus Symphony. Epson's drivers support the following resolutions: Cl 80 x 50 16-color text Li 132 x - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 174
Installing the Drivers Follow the steps below to install the Epson drivers: 1. Install Lotus 1-2-3 or Symphony on your hard disk using the instructions in the program manual. 2. Copy all the drivers from the LOTUS directory on the Utility 1 diskette to the directory on your hard disk containing - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 175
9. Choose one of the following drivers from the Text Display menu: 0 VGA 82C451 (80 x 50) Cl VGA 82C451 (132 x 25) Cl VGA 82C451 (132 x 50). Note Although the menu displays 82C451, it should read 82C452. 10. After selecting the appropriate driver, select Return to menu. 11. Select Save changes. 12. - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 176
WordStar, Version 3.3 Your computer's built-m VGA adapter can run WordStar, version 3.3, in 132-column text mode without a special driver. However, once you have installed WordStar on your hard disk, you need to install a patch (modification) to the WordStar program file. Installing the Patch To - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 177
prior to starting WordStar. To do this, install and use the VGAMODE program. (See "VGAMODE Utility Program," later in this appendix, for instructions on installing VGAMODE.) After installing VGAMODE, follow these steps: 1. Type the following and press Enter to specify 132-column text mode: VGAMODE - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 178
WordStar, Versions 4.0 and 5.0 Your VGA adapter can run WordStar, versions 4.0 and 5.0, in 132-column text mode without a special driver. However, you need to reconfigure WordStar to use this option. Configuring for 132 Columns After you install WordStar on your hard disk, follow the steps below to - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 179
column text mode prior to starting WordStar. You do this using the VGAMODE program. (See "VGAMODE Utility Program," later in this appendix, for instructions on installing VGAMODE.) After installing VGAMODE, follow these steps: 1. Type the command below and press Enter to specify 132-column text mode - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 180
Specify Screen Size. 6. Type 132 to edit the number of columns field. 7. Exit the Setup Menu. Your computer now displays WordPerfect in 132-column text mode. 8. To use the full width of the screen, change the margins. (See the WordPerfect documentation for instructions.) Using the VGA Utilities A-35 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 181
prior to starting the program. You do this by using the VGAMODE program. (See "VGAMODE Utility Program," later in this appendix, for instructions on installing VGAMODE.) After installing VGAMODE, follow these steps: 1. Type the command below and press Enter to specify 132-column text mode: VGAMODE - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 182
the WordPerfect program. 5. Hold down the Shift key and press F1 to display the Setup menu. 6. At this menu, select 3 for display and 5 for screen type. . (See "VGAMODE Utility Program," later in this appendix, for instructions on installing VGAMODE.) After installing VGAMODE, follow these steps: 2. - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 183
If you do not already have a directory for utility programs, create a directory on your hard disk for VGAMODE. (See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for information on creating directories.) 2. Insert the Utility 1 diskette in drive A, and copy the program from the Utility 1 diskette to your utilities - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 184
if you were using the example directory described above, you would type : PATH C:\SET\ 3. Press F6 and then Enter. See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for more information about pathnames. Using the Utility The VGAMODE utility program allows you to specify the number of rows (lines) and columns on the - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 185
application programs that were written especially for one of these adapters when you cannot run these programs in regular VGA mode. Note Only a few old software packages require the SETVGA program. A-40 Using the VGA Utilities - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 186
1. If you do not already have a directory for utility programs, create a directory on your hard disk for SETVGA. (See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for information on creating directories.) 2. Insert the Utility 1 diskette in drive A and copy the program from the Utility 1 diskette to your utilities - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 187
using the example directory described above, you would enter this command: PATH C:\SET\ 3. Press F6 and then Enter. See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for more information about pathnames. Using the Utility To lock your VGA interface into an emulation mode, specify the emulation mode by including it - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 188
to install it: 1. If you do not already have a directory for utility programs, create a directory for SNOOZE. (See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for information on creating directories.) 2. Insert the Utility 1 diskette in drive A, and copy the program from the Utility diskette into your utilities - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 189
, if you were using the example directory described above, you would type: PATH C:\SET\ 3. Press F6 and then Enter. See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for further information about pathnames. Using the Utility To activate the utility, type SNOOZE and press Enter. You see information about the SNOOZE - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 190
driver which you can then load for any program that has trouble controlling the cursor. The original mouse driver remains unchanged. The MOUSE7PT new mouse driver named NEWMOUSE.COM that has been patched to eliminate the cursor problem. You can, of course, give the new mouse driver a name other than - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 191
When you are going to use the application program, you need to load the new mouse driver into the computer's memory. You can do this by just typing the name of the new mouse driver at the MS-DOS command prompt, or you can modify your AUTOEXEC.BAT file (or another batch file) to include the name of - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 192
Appendix B Installing and Removing Disk Drives This appendix describes how to do the following: Cl Install a hard disk or diskette drive Ll Remove a hard disk or diskette drive 0 Change the hard disk drive jumper settings. Your system can include up to three drives: either two diskette drives and - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 193
you may want to ask your dealer to do it for you. If you decide to do it yourself, you must carefully follow all the instructions in this appendix or you could damage your disk drive or computer. Using the Correct Drive Bay The upper horizontal drive bay contains the diskette - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 194
this appendix, but you install it the same way. If you received additional documentation with your Epson drive, follow these instructions instead of using that documentation. If you are installing or removing a non-Epson drive, some of the steps in this appendix may not apply to your drive. If this - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 195
your only hard disk drive, you do not need to set any jumpers. See "Removing a Hard Disk From the Vertical Position," on page B-24, for instructions. Before you install any hard disk drive in your computer, you need to check or change the jumper settings on the drive(s). The jumpers tell - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 196
change their settings. See "Changing the Jumper Settings," on page B-6, for instructions. If you'll be using two hard disk drives, see "Setting the the operating system must be contained on the master drive. The Setup and System diagnostics programs on the Reference diskette recognize your master - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 197
be set in positions C/D and ACT. If not, change them to these settings. Then see "Installing a Hard Disk in the Vertical Position," on page B-8, for instructions on installing your first hard disk drive. B-6 Installing and Removing Disk Drives - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 198
Removing a Disk Drive in the Horizontal Position," on page B-27, for instructions. If one of your hard disk drives is already installed in the computer, are out of the computer. The steps in that section tell you which instructions to follow next. If you are removing one hard disk drive and leaving - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 199
Installing a Hard Disk in the Vertical Position Follow the instructions in this section to install (or reinstall) a hard disk drive in the vertical mounting position. You may need to perform the following procedures: CI Removing - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 200
On one side, there may also be a plastic guide rail. Follow these steps to remove the mounting frames (and guide rail) from the drive: 1. If necessary, remove the screws securing the plastic guide rail and the metal grounding plate to one of the mounting frames, as shown below. grounding plate - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 201
Keep the four screws so you can use them to secure the mounting plate to the hard disk drive. Then set the drive aside with the component side facing up. Removing and Attaching the Mounting Plate If you are installing a new hard disk drive in your computer, you need to attach a hard disk drive - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 202
2. Using a screwdriver, remove the screw securing the mounting plate to the computer and set it aside. Then lift up the mounting plate to remove it. retaining screw Installing and Removing Disk Drives B-11 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 203
3. Turn your hard disk drive so the components are facing up and the connectors at the back of the drive are facing to the right. (See the illustration below.) Place the flat side of the mounting plate on the hard disk drive, as shown below. mounting plate holes connectors Align the four holes on - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 204
Installing the Drive Follow these steps to install the hard disk drive in the vertical mounting position: 1. Locate the hard disk drive ribbon cable that came in the box with your computer. It is a flat cable with three connectors on it (one on each end and one in the middle). Use the connector in - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 205
Align the connector with the socket so that the row in the connector with the blocked hole lines up with the row in the socket with the missing pin, as shown below. Make sure the holes fit over all the pins and then push the connector onto the pins. Caution If you do not correctly align the holes - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 206
3. Locate one of the power supply cables that lead from the power supply in the computer (behind the horizontal drive bays). The cables are labeled P1, P2, or P3 and have a clear plastic connector on one end. You can use any of the three cables. As shown below, the end of the connector has two - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 207
Make sure the holes fit over all the pins and then push the connector onto the pins. 4. Pick up the hard disk drive and hold it above the vertical mounting area so the mounting plate is facing the subassembly, as shown below. Notice that there are two tabs facing downward on the bottom of the - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 208
you lower the drive into the vertical mounting area, guide the long end of the cable underneath the drive bracket. 6. Secure the drive to the bracket with the retaining screw. If you used the instructions above to install your drive while the subassembly is out of the computer, see "Replacing the - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 209
Connecting the Hard Disk Drive Cables Follow these steps to lift up the subassembly and connect the drive cable to the main system board: 1. Remove the front panel from the computer by lifting up slightly on the three clips at the top of the panel and tilting the panel toward you. Then set it aside. - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 210
3. Raise the front of the subassembly to a slight angle, as shown below. Installing and Removing Disk Drives B-19 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 211
4. Use one of your hands to hold up the subassembly or have someone do it for you. With your other hand, grasp the longer end of the hard disk drive ribbon cable that you tucked underneath the drive when you installed it. Pull the cable under the subassembly and toward the front of the computer. 5. - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 212
6. Carefully lower the front of the subassembly onto the computer, as shown below. small tab Iarge tab small tab Installing and Removing Disk Dives B-21 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 213
Guide the tabs on the front of the subassembly over the opening in the front of the computer so that the two small tabs sit behind - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 214
Follow the steps under "Replacing the Cover," in Chapter 5, to replace the cover on the computer. Then see "Postinstallation Setup," later in Chapter 5, for instructions on configuring your computer for use with your new hard disk drive. Note After you change your computer's drive configuration, the - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 215
Removing a Hard Disk From the Vertical Position 1. Turn the computer so that the front panel is facing you. The vertically mounted drive is attached to the right side of the subassembly, as shown below. subassembly - vertically mounted hard disk drive B-24 Installing and Removing Disk Drives - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 216
2. Remove the retaining screw securing the hard disk drive mounting plate to the computer and set it aside. screw 3. Tilt the hard disk drive slightly to the right, away from the subassembly, and lift it out of the vertical mounting area. Turn it over and set it on top of the subassembly with the - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 217
same manner, as shown above. If you removed the drive because you are going to install or remove a drive in a horizontal drive bay, follow the instructions under "Installing or Removing a Disk Drive in the Horizontal Position" on the next page. Do not perform steps 6 through 8. If you are not going - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 218
Follow the steps under "Replacing the Cover," in Chapter 5, to replace the cover on the computer. Then see "Postinstallation Setup," later in Chapter 5, for instructions on configuring your computer for use without your hard disk drive. Note After you change your computer's drive configuration, your - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 219
If you have a hard disk drive installed in the vertical mounting position, remove this drive before you remove or install a disk drive in a horizontal drive bay. See "Removing a Hard Disk From the Vertical Position," on page B-24. If you do not need to remove a hard disk drive from the vertical - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 220
Pull the panel away from the front of the computer. If you are going to install a hard disk drive in the lower horizontal position, set the front panel aside and go to step 4. If you are installing a diskette drive, remove the slot cover from the front panel, as described in step 3. 3. Place the - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 221
4. The subassembly is a large metal casing that encloses the horizontal drive bays and the power supply, as shown below. subassem b l y u-8 988 8888&4 To remove the subassembly, first lift it up from the front only. Place your thumbs under the diskette drive and grasp the top edge of the computer - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 222
5. Lift up the front of the subassembly with your thumbs. Raise it to a slight angle, as shown below. Installing and Removing Disk Drives B-31 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 223
6. Use one of your hands to hold up the subassembly at an angle or have someone hold it up for you. With your other hand, reach under the subassembly and disconnect the hard disk drive cable attached to the front of the main system board. The hard disk drive cable is connected to the socket that is - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 224
cables 9. Lift the entire subassembly out of the computer and carefully place it on your work surface. If you are installing a drive, follow the instructions under "Installing a Disk Drive in the Horizontal Position," on page B-34. If you need to remove a drive, see "Removing a Disk Drive From the - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 225
to the drive so it fits properly in the drive bay. Epson 3 '/z-inch diskette drives and hard disk drives come with mounting frames already installed. If your drive did not come with frames installed, follow the instructions in the manual that came with your drive to attach them. The figures in - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 226
2. There are two holes on each side of the disk drive. When you insert the drive, you align the appropriate round holes in the drive with the oval holes on the side of the drive bay, as shown below. 3. Insert the drive into the lower drive bay and slide it toward the back of the subassembly. Watch - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 227
4. After you align the drive, insert one screw into the front hole on each side of the drive bay and tighten them with a screwdriver, as shown below. (Even though there are four holes, you can secure the drive with just the two screws that came with your drive.) If you are installing a diskette - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 228
The interface that protrudes from the back of the drive has gold contacts on both sides. Near one end of the interface, there is a gap designed to accommodate the plastic divider on the cable connector. ribbon cable connector drive interface . gap Align the cable connector with the drive - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 229
push it in. If you removed a hard disk drive from the vertical mounting position, go to step 6. If you did not, go to step 8 for instructions on connecting the power cable. 6. Locate the hard disk drive ribbon cable that you removed from the drive in the vertical mounting position. Follow the - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 230
7. Pick up the hard disk drive that you removed from the vertical mounting position. Notice the ribbon cable socket on the back of the drive; you see two rows of pins. In one of the rows, a pin is missing. missing pin Align the connector with the socket so that the row in the connector with the - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 231
If you will have two hard disk drives in your system, perform the procedures in steps 6 and 7 again. This time, however, connect the connector at the end of the ribbon cable to the horizontally mounted hard disk drive you just installed. (If necessary, turn the subassembly upside down to make it - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 232
supply cable to the drive you just installed in the horizontal drive bay. Then see "Replacing the Drive on the Subassembly," on page B-42, for instructions on reinstalling the vertically mounted hard disk drive. Installing and Removing Disk Drives B-41 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 233
Replacing the Drive on the Subassembly This section describes how to reinstall your hard disk drive in the vertical mounting position. The following illustrations show the subassembly installed inside the computer with the front panel attached. However, you can install the drive the same way, - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 234
2. As you lower the drive onto the subassembly, guide the long end of the cable underneath the drive and curl up the short end behind it. (If you just installed a hard disk drive in - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 235
Drive From the Horizontal Position The figures in this section show a diskette drive in the lower horizontal drive bay, but you can use the same instructions to remove a hard disk drive from the lower bay or to remove your standard diskette drive from the upper bay. Follow these steps to remove - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 236
power supply connector / 3. Using a screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the disk drive in the drive bay. Be sure to remove all of the screws. There is at least one screw on each side of the bay, as shown below. screws Installing and Removing Disk Drives B-45 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 237
remaining drive to indicate that you now have only one hard disk drive. (If not, see "Setting the Hard Disk Drive Jumpers," on page B-4, for instructions.) If you do not need to replace a hard disk drive in the vertical mounting position, see "Replacing the Subassembly," on page B-47. If you need - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 238
Replacing the Subassembly Follow the steps below to replace the subassembly inside your computer: 1. Notice that there are four mounting slots on the back of the subassembly: two in the upper comers and two in the lower comers. Installing and Removing Disk Drives B-47 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 239
There are four corresponding tabs on the inside back panel of the computer which fit into the openings in the subassembly slots. tabs Lift up the subassembly from your work surface and lower the back end into the computer, fitting the top tabs in the computer into the openings in the top slots on - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 240
tabs in slots 2. Hold up the front of the subassembly at a slight angle and arrange the ribbon cables leading from the back of the drives so that they curve underneath the subassembly toward the front of the computer. - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 241
3. Use one of your hands to hold up the subassembly at an angle or have someone hold it up for you. With your other hand, reach under the subassembly and grasp the two main system board power supply cables. The cables are labeled P4 and P5, and have opaque, white plastic connectors on their ends. - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 242
There is one power supply socket on the right side of the main system board (toward the back) that holds both of the power supply connectors. The socket has 12 pins, as shown below. - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 243
4. Position power supply connector P4 so that the large tab on the connector faces the right side of the computer. Beginning with the six pins in the socket toward the back of the computer, carefully line up the holes in the connector with the pins in the socket. Make sure the holes fit over all the - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 244
Both the diskette drive and hard disk drive sockets on the main system board have a notch on one side. The hard disk drive socket is closest to the front of the main system board and the diskette drive socket is behind it. The hard disk drive socket is also a bit longer. Connect the diskette drive - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 245
7. Now connect the hard disk drive ribbon cable. As shown below, there is a tab on one side of the connector, just like the diskette drive connector. The hard disk drive socket at the front of the main system board also has a notch on one side. hard disk drive connector tab hard disk drive socket - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 246
8. Carefully lower the front of the subassembly onto the computer. Make sure that all four tabs on the back of the computer are inserted into the slots on the subassembly as you lower it. small tabs Installing and Removing Disk Drives B-55 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 247
Guide the tabs on the front of the subassembly over the opening in the front of the computer so that the two small tabs sit behind - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 248
to replace it later.) 11. Follow the steps under "Replacing the Cover," in Chapter 5, to replace the cover on the computer. Then see "Postinstallation Setup," later in Chapter 5, for instructions on configuring your computer for use with your new disk drive. Installing and Removing Disk Drives B-57 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 249
an optional Epson hard disk, it has already been physically formatted. You need only follow the instructions in the MS-DOS Installation Guide to prepare disk is producing numerous read/write errors or you are having other serious problems with the disk. Sometimes, after a hard disk has been used for - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 250
new or used hard disk (using option 1 or 2 of the Hard Disk Format Menu), you need to install MS-DOS. Follow the instructions in your MS-DOS Installation Guide. The installation process automatically partitions and formats the hard disk to prepare it for use. Choosing the Type of Format Follow these - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 251
bad tracks. 2. If errors occur during the Non-destructive analysis, use BACKUP to back up the data on your disk. (See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for instructions on how to use BACKUP.) 3. Run the Destructive surface analysis. Physically Formatting a Hard Disk C-3 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 252
add the bad tracks. Other hard disks (such as those supplied by Epson) come with the bad tracks already flagged. If you are formatting a are formatting the disk using either of these two methods. Therefore, when the instructions in this appendix tell you to select an option, you can either use the - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 253
Option 1, Format If you select l-Format from the Hard Disk Format Menu, you see the following (for a disk that does not have a defective track table): Format Hard Disk < Drive 1: > Scan hard disk to get defective track information ? (Y/N) (If the disk already has a defective track table, you - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 254
For the hard disk in the Equity 386SX PLUS, it is best to accept the recommended skewed sector you see this prompt: Accept recommended skewed sectors per head in format : 0 ? (Y/N) For an Epson hard disk drive, accept the recommended value of 0. For another type of drive, use the value recommended - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 255
The program now allows you to edit the table of defective tracks: Cylinder Head Cylinder Head Cylinder Head Cylinder Head Cylinder Head nnn M Defective Track Table: Modify defective track table ? (Y/N) At the bottom of the table is this prompt: Modify defective track table ? (Y/N) Select N to - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 256
2. Type the number of the cylinder containing the bad track and press Enter. You see this prompt: Enter head number (0 - nn): 3. Type the head number for the bad track and press Enter. To cancel the operation, press Enter without typing a value. When you complete a valid entry, it appears in the - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 257
Formatting the Disk When you are ready to start formatting the disk, you see the following warning: WARNING? ALL DATA WILL BE DESTROYED IN ALL PARTITIONS OF HARD DISK, NOT JUST IN MS-DOS PARTITION! Do you want to start formatting ? (Y/N) If you are not sure you want to format the hard disk, - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 258
data on the track that produces the error is destroyed. For this reason, if you think that an unflagged bad track is causing trouble, first run option 3, Non-destructive surface analysis, to check the disk surface. The Destructive surface analysis operates by a complex process of writing, reading - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 259
To start this test, select 2-Destructive surface analysis from the Hard Disk Format Menu. You see these messages: Analyze Hard Disk Read/Save/Write/Read/Restore/Read check for all tracks... Current cylinder is nnnn As the program checks each track, it counts the cylinder numbers (nnnn) - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 260
To flag the error tracks as bad, select Y. You see a list of the tracks as they are flagged and these messages: Flagging bad tracks... Cylinder is 237, head is 2 Press ENTER to return to the menu. Press Enter to return to the Hard Disk Format Menu. Option 3, Non-destructive Surface Analysis The - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 261
disk with option 1 or 2, you must now install MS-DOS (or another operating system) on the hard disk to prepare it for use. Follow the instructions in your MS-DOS Installation Guide. The installation process automatically partitions and formats the hard disk. Physically Formatting a Hard Disk C-13 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 262
. See Appendix E for instructions. If the suggestions here or in Appendix E do not solve the problem, contact your authorized Epson dealer. Your dealer may be able to solve the problem if not, he or she can refer you to an Authorized Epson Customer Care Center for service. If necessary, call the - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 263
on the screen. If the error is not serious, the computer waits for you to resume further checking. You see this prompt: (Resume = "F1" key) D-2 Troubleshooting - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 264
table directs you to the proper troubleshooting section in this appendix. If you do not see an error message, read the section that covers the problem you are having. The following table Contact dealer Run Setup; see Chapter 2 Run Setup: see Chapter 2 Run Setup; see Chapter 2 Troubleshooting D-3 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 265
ERROR 1771 DISK 1 PARAMETER ERROR 1780 DISK 0 FAILURE 1781 DISK 1 FAILURE 1782 DISK CONTROLLER FAILURE 1790 DISK 0 ERROR 1791 DISK 1 ERROR See "Hard Disk Drive Problems" D-4 Troubleshooting - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 266
(s) 8601 AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE 8602 AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE 8603 AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE See "Mouse Problems" The Computer Won't Start If your computer does not start when you turn on connections are secure but your computer still won't start, call your Epson dealer. Troubleshooting D-5 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 267
. If the computer still does not boot, contact your Epson dealer. 3. Did you enter the correct password? See "Password Problems," below. 4. Could your software be causing the problem? If you are running an application program, see 'Software Problems," later in this appendix. D-6 Troubleshooting - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 268
DOS command prompt, hold down the Ctrl key and press Break (or press C). In most cases, this solves the problem. See Chapter 3 for more information on stopping a command or program. 7. If your computer still does not respond, the jumper, you will not see any display on the screen. Troubleshooting D-7 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 269
are using. See "Changing the Jumper Settings" in Chapter 5 for instructions. Password Problems If you set a power-on password using the Setup program, you must turn on your computer and enter this password before you , see "Using Your Computer as a Network Server" in Chapter 4. D-8 Troubleshooting - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 270
have any trouble using your power-on password, try the following: 1. If you think you know the correct password, reset the computer and try again. See Chapter 3 for instructions. 2. If you know the current power-on password but you want to change or delete it, see Chapter 3 for instructions. (You - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 271
and that you highlight ** EXIT AND SAVE ** when you leave the Setup program. 4. Remove the Reference diskette, turn off the computer, and follow the instructions under "Changing the Jumper Settings" in Chapter 5 to enable the password function by setting jumper J1 to position A. D-10 Troubleshooting - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 272
a power-on password, run Setup and enter a password. The instructions in "Disabling an Existing Password" above. To disable the password function, follow the instructions computer and follow the instructions under "Changing the press Enter. Then follow the instructions under "Setting the Power-on - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 273
Setup program. 4. After you exit Setup, you see this message: TURN OFF POWER AND CORRECT JUMPER SETTING TO ENABLE PASSWORD CHECKING 5. Remove the Reference diskette, turn off the computer, and follow the instructions procedure above the next time you turn on your computer. D-12 Troubleshooting - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 274
Keyboard Problems If you are having trouble with the keyboard, ERROR 304 KEYBOARD OR SYSTEM UNIT ERROR See 'Connecting the Keyboard" in Chapter 1 for instructions. 2. If the cursor keys do not work properly, the Num Lock function may be The Computer Does Not Respond," above. Troubleshooting D-13 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 275
Problems For monitor problems for more details. Also check the monitor manual for instructions on how to connect it to the computer instructions. 6. Be sure you have chosen the correct display adapter type in the Setup program. See "Setting the Display Adapter Type" in Chapter 2. D-14 Troubleshooting - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 276
sure you are using the appropriate monitor and display adapter for your software. Note If your application program requires a monitor that supports graphics but you have a monochrome monitor, the results will be . See "Changing the Jumper Settings" in Chapter 5 for instructions. Troubleshooting D-15 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 277
problem and you have access to another diskette drive of the same type, place the diskette in the other drive and repeat the operation. If you can successfully repeat the operation in the new drive, the trouble may be in your diskette drive. See "Diskette Drive Problems," below. D-16 Troubleshooting - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 278
use 360KB diskettes in this drive, but if you write to a 360KB diskette in this drive, you may have trouble using the diskette in a 360KB drive later. Cl In a drive that has a storage capacity of 1.44MB, use properly if the diskette is write-protected. Check the program manual. Troubleshooting D-17 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 279
the problem if the diskette was not seated properly in the drive. If the error message still occurs, you may have a defective diskette. Use the MS-DOS COPY command to copy the files from the bad diskette to a new diskette. (See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for instructions.) D-18 Troubleshooting - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 280
your MS-DOS Reference Manual for instructions. Diskette Drive Problems You may see the following message if you are having trouble with a diskette or Epson dealer. 3. If the diskette drive is making loud noises, do not attempt any further examination of it. Contact your Epson dealer. Troubleshooting - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 281
kit too often because excessive cleaning can damage your drive heads. Hard Disk Problems If you are having problems with the hard disk in your computer, you may see one of the following MS-DOS on the hard disk according to the instructions in the MS-DOS Installation Guide. D-20 Troubleshooting - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 282
an incorrect hard disk drive type when you ran the Setup program to configure your hard disk. See Chapter 2 the COMMAND.COM file on the hard disk. (See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for instructions on using COMPARE.) If the files do not match, use the COPY command DIR command.) Troubleshooting D-21 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 283
Reference Manual for instructions on problems with it, try running the Hard Disk Drive and Controller diagnostics check, described in Appendix E. If the diagnostics program indicates an error, contact your Epson dealer. Never open the sealed unit that encloses the hard disk. D-22 Troubleshooting - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 284
BACKUP (described in the MS-DOS Reference Manual). Cl Follow the instructions in Appendix C to perform a low-level (physical) format. Cl Follow the instructions in the MS-DOS Installation Guide to install MS-DOS on the hard and the hard disk drive power cable are disconnected. Troubleshooting D-23 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 285
Software Problems If you are having trouble with an application program, try the manual to see if this is the case, and change the CPU operating speed if necessary. See "Changing the Processor Speed" in Chapter 4 for instructions and for information on Ctrl key and press Break. D-24 Troubleshooting - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 286
keyboard, you can reset it. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. Printer Problems Below are some general steps to follow if you are having difficulty with your printer. If the problem persists and you need more detailed information, check your printer manual. You may see one of the following error - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 287
secondary port. See Chapter 2 for instructions on how to set the parallel and serial ports using the Setup program. 4. If your printer DOS MODE command or the MENU program. See your printer manual and the MS-DOS Reference Manual for more details. 5. Many application programs (such as Troubleshooting - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 288
5 and also see the instructions that come with the option card. The most common problem with option cards is a setup procedures for the software you are using with the option card? If necessary, see your software manual for instructions on running the software setup procedure. Troubleshooting - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 289
If you are having a problem with your mouse, you may see one of the following error messages: 8601 AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE any special procedures you need to perform to use the mouse with your computer. Also check for troubleshooting information in the documentation or contact your dealer. D-28 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 290
after you install or remove memory modules. The Exit screen of the Setup program displays your current memory configuration. See Chapter 2 for instructions. 3. If you are still having trouble with your SIMMs, write down any error messages that appear and contact your dealer. Troubleshooting D-29 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 291
is listed as installed in the Setup program but still does not seem to be working, check the manual that came with the math coprocessor for any additional procedures you may need to perform or any troubleshooting information. 3. If you are still having trouble with your math coprocessor, test the - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 292
Appendix E Performing System Diagnostics This appendix describes how to check the operation of the main unit and peripheral devices of your computer. You check these devices using the diagnostics program on your Reference diskette. Run the diagnostics program if you are not sure whether a device is - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 293
Starting System Diagnostics To run the System diagnostics program, you must turn on or reset your computer with the Reference diskette in drive A. If you start this program in any other way, some tests may produce strange results. To start the System diagnostics program, follow these steps: 1. - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 294
If the list correctly describes your system, press Enter. If a device is missing from this list, or if you want to change the list, press N or + and Enter. Then see "Modifying the Device List," below. After you confirm the Device List, you can test only those items. If you decide later that you need - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 295
Selecting an Option When you are using the System diagnostics program, you often need to select an option from a menu. There are two ways to do this: Cl You can use the arrow keys (T L t +) to move the highlighted cursor block to the option you want and then press Enter to select it. Li You can type - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 296
Modifying the Device List If an installed device is missing from the Device List, you must add it to the list and test it carefully. At the following prompt, select N. DEVICE LIST is correct ? (Y/N) You see this menu: 1 - Add device 2 - Delete device 0 - Finish modification To add a device to the - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 297
To remove a device from the list, select 2 (Delete device). The screen displays the current Device List. Select the item you wish to delete. You can delete as many devices as necessary. When the Device List is correct, select 0. The screen displays the modified Device List for a final check and - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 298
You can specify that the test be performed one time only or any number of times in the range from 1 to 9999. Running a test multiple times is for reliability testing of essential functions only; in most cases, running a test only once is sufficient. To perform the test once, select 1. The program - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 299
point, and an error code and error message appear. If you want to record the problem, you can print out the message on your printer. You see this prompt: Do you correctly. Install correctly before entering. Continue ? (Y/N) Correct the problem and select Y to continue printing, or select N to cancel - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 300
The table below lists the tests you can run on the system's internal devices and on any optional devices you have installed. You may not see all of the tests listed when you run System diagnostics. Some tests appear only if you have installed certain types of equipment. The program displays the - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 301
System diagnostics tests (continued) Color graphics adapter and CRT Diskette drive(s) and controller Adapter check Attribute check Character set check Graphics mode check Screen paging check Light pen check Video check Sync check Run all above checks Sequential seek check Random seek check Write, - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 302
ERROR 108 KEYBOARD CONTROLLER WRITE COMMAND ERROR 109 INTERRUPT CONTROLLER ERROR 110 CMOS SHUTDOWN BYTE ERROR 111 CMOS BATTERY ERROR 112 CMOS CHECKSUM ERROR 113 INSTRUCTION ERROR 114 PROTECT MODE ERROR 1 115 PROTECT MODE ERROR 2 Memory 201 Keyboard 301 301 302 MEMORY/PARITY ERROR - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 303
System diagnostics error codes and messages (continued) Monochrome display adapter and CRT 401 ADAPTER ERROR 402 VIDEO SIGNAL ERROR 403 ATTRIBUTE ERROR 404 CHARACTER SET ERROR 406 GRAPHICS MODE ERROR 408 SCREEN PAGING ERROR 409 LIGHT PEN ERROR 410 VIDEO ERROR 411 SYNC ERROR Color - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 304
System diagnostics error codes and messages (continued) E r r o r c o d e Ma, Parallel port (printer interface) 901 ERROR PIN p Serial port (RS-232C port) 1101 control signal ALWAYS LOW 1101 control signal ALWAYS HIGH 1102 TIMEOUT ERROR 1103 VERIFY ERROR Alternate serial port 1201 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 305
system clock speed, 16 MHz or simulated 8 MHz processor speed, selectable through software 0 wait state memory access speed System memory 1MB or 2MB RAM standard; Math coprocessor 80387SX (16 MHz) support (optional) Clock/calendar Real-time clock, calendar, and SO-byte CMOS RAM - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 306
'/z-inch, high-density, 1.44MB; 3 %-inch, double-density, 720KB; controller on main system board Supports up to two drives; embedded controller; interface on main system board Standard VGA with 256KB of video ); 8 MHz bus speed Internal; operation controllable by software F-2 Specifications - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 307
Power Supply Type Input ranges Maximum outputs Mass Storage Standard Standard Optional Optional Optional Optional 140W, fan-cooled, automatic input voltage sensing 98 to 132 VAC and 195 to 264 VAC +5VDC at 18Amps, +12VDC at 4.2 Amps -12 VDC at 0.3 Amps, -5 VDC at 0.3 Amps Three half-height drives - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 308
Optional Optional 3 '/r-inch hard disk drive, 40MB storage capacity 3 '/z-inch hard disk drive, 100MB storage capacity Keyboard Layout Function Detachable, two position, 101 sculpted keys 58-key QWERTY main keyboard; 17-key numeric/cursor pad; 10 cursor keys; additional 4-key cursor pad; 16 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 309
Altitude Operating range: -330 ft to 9900 ft (-100 m to 3000 m) Non-operating range: -330 ft to 11880 ft (-100 m to 3300 m) Storage range: -330 ft to 39600 ft (-100 m to 12000 m) Physical Characteristics Width 14.75 inches (375 mm) Depth 17.5 inches (444 mm) Height 5.9 inches (150 mm) - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 310
Glossary Address A number or name that identifies the location where information is stored in a computer's memory. Application program A software program designed to perform a specific task, such as a word processing or spreadsheet program. ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 311
Backup An extra copy of a program, data file, or disk, that is created in the event your working copy is damaged or lost. Base memory The memory in the computer below 1MB that is available to MS-DOS and application programs-usually 640KB. Also called conventional memory or main memory. Batch file A - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 312
-Oxide Semiconductor. A type of low-power silicon chip. Code A system of symbols for representing data or instructions. Also any software program or part of a program. Command An instruction you enter (usually on a keyboard) to direct your computer to perform a specific function. Command prompt The - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 313
setup of a group of components. For example, a typical system configuration consists of a computer with one diskette drive, one hard disk drive, and a monitor, connected to a printer. Control code A command (generated when you hold down Ctrl and press another key on the keyboard) that instructs - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 314
Current directory The directory where MS-DOS executes your next command, unless you tell it to do otherwise (by including a pathname with the command). Also known as the default or working directory. Current drive The disk drive from which MS-DOS executes your next command, unless you tell it to do - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 315
Default directory The directory you are logged onto and working in. Also known as the current directory. Default drive The disk drive from which MS-DOS executes your next command, unless you tell it to do otherwise (by including a drive designator with the command). Also known as the current drive. - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 316
the monitor interface. The display adapter card controls the way the monitor displays text and graphics. Also known as Video card. (In the Equity 386SX PLUS, a VGA display adapter is built into the system board.) DOS Disk Operating System. A commonly used operating system that controls the computer - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 317
on each line, or it can display monochrome or 16-color graphics at up to 640 x 350 resolution. Executable file A file containing program instructions, as opposed to data created with an application program. An executable file has the extension .BAT, .COM, or .EXE. Expanded memory Memory that - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 318
together on a disk. Text files consist of words and sentences. Program files consist of codes and are used by computers to interpret and carry out instructions. Filename A name up to eight characters long that MS-DOS uses to identify a file. Fixed disk See Hard disk. Format To prepare a new disk (or - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 319
can store 1.2 MB of data. A 3 '/z-inch high-density diskette can store 1.44 MB of data. Input/Output (I/O) port See Port. Interface A physical or software connection used to transmit data between equipment or programs. Jumper A small device that connects two pins on an option card, a disk drive, or - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 320
. One megabyte equals 1024KB. Megahertz (MHz) A unit used to measure oscillation frequency (of a computer's internal timing clock). A megahertz is one million cycles per second. The Equity 386SX PLUS operates at 16 MHz or simulates an 8 MHz operating speed. Glossary 11 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 321
Memory The area where your computer stores data. Memory contents can be permanent (ROM) or temporary (RAM). Memory module A small circuit board with an edge connector that contains memory chips. You can add 256KB or 1MB memory modules to the main system board inside the computer to expand the - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 322
keypad The number keys grouped to the right of the keyboard. Operating speed The speed at which the central processing unit can execute commands. The Equity 386SX PLUS can run at 16 MHz or simulate an 8 MHz operating speed. Glossary 13 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 323
Operating system A collection of programs (such as MS-DOS or MS OS/2) that manages a computer's operations. The operating system determines how programs run on the computer and supervises all input and output. Option card A circuit board you install inside the computer to provide additional - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 324
Pathname The list of directories and subdirectories you specify to locate a file. For example, the pathname for the file SALES which is located in the subdirectory BUSINESS of the root directory ( \ ) is \ BUSINESS\ SALES. Peripheral An external device (such as a printer or a modem) connected to a - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 325
Program A disk file that contains coded instructions and tells a computer what to do and how to drive that reads and records data on the magnetic surface of a disk. Real- time clock A battery-powered clock inside the computer that keeps track of the time and date, even when the computer is turned - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 326
RGB Red Green Blue. A type of color monitor. ROM Read Only Memory. A portion of memory that can only be read and cannot be used for temporary storage. ROM retains its contents even when you turn off the power. Root directory The top-level directory in MS-DOS, designated by a \ (backslash). All other - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 327
Serial The type of interface that transmits data one bit at a time. See Interface and Parallel. SIMM See Memory module. Software The programs that enable your computer to perform the tasks and functions you indicate. Subdirectory A directory or group of files that branches down from another - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 328
Tracks Addressable, concentric circles on a disk, resembling the grooves on a record, which help to divide the disk into separate accessible areas. There are 80 tracks on each side of a doublesided 1.2MB, 1.44MB, or 720KB diskette and 40 tracks on each side of a double-sided 360KB diskette. The - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 329
10.0, A-14-16, A-45 AUTOEXEC.BAT, 2-32, 4-1-2 Automatic configuration, 2-2 Automatic speed change, 2-11 -12, 4-2 -7 AutoShade, A-12 -14, A-16 Auxiliary device problems, D-28 B Backing up data, from diskettes, 3-2 on hard disk, 3-23-24 with BACKUP, 3-22 with DISKCOPY, 3-22 BACKUP, 3-22 Base memory - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 330
, 3-12 -14 compatibility, 3-12 -14 copying, 3-14, 3-22 -23 formatting, 3-13, 3-21 how they work, 3-10 -11 inserting, 3-20 -21 labeling, 3-16 problems, D-16 -19 read/write slot, 3-16 removing, 3-20 -21 storing, 3-16 swapping, 3-19 system, 3-2, 3-22 -23 types, 3-12 -14 write-protecting, 3-16 -18 - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 331
42 Enhanced graphics adapter, see Video cards Environmental requirements, F-4 Epson Consumer Information Center number, Intro-5, D-1 Error codes and -13 precautions, 3-24 preparing for moving, 3-24-25 preparing for use, 3-23 problems, D-20 -23 removing, B-1 -57 setting types, 2-18 -25 slave drive, - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 332
5-1, 5-36 -39 check, E-9 configuration, 2-2 EMM386.SYS, 4-13 expanded, 4-13 extended, 2-2, 2-30, 4-13, 5-17 -19 LIM 4.0 EMS, 4-13 modules, see SIMMs problems, D-29 setting, 4-13 specifications, F-1 MENU program, Intro-2, 1-11, 3-23 MGA card, see Video cards MODE, 1-11 Modem, connecting, 1-11 Monitor - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 333
-14 O Operating speed, see Processor speed Operation Menu, 2-3 Option cards, configuring, 2-68, 5-36 -39 installing, 5-1, 5-10 -16 memory, 5-1, 5-36 -39 problems, D-27 removing, 5-16 testing, 5-39 video, see Video cards Option slots, 5-10 -12, F-2 Options, installing, 5-1 -39, B-1 -57 OS/2, Intro - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 334
port) check, E-10 SETMODE, 1-11 Setting up, 1-1 -18 Setup menu, 2-3 -6 Setup program, 2-1 -32 automatic configuration, 2-2 clock, real-time, 3-23 SIMMs, configuring memory on, 5-38 -39 installing, 5-1, 5-17 -20 problems, D-29 removing, 5-24 -28 specifications, 5-18, F-1 Skewed sector, C-6 Slave - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 335
Software problems, D-24 Speaker, 2-13 -14, F-2 Special keys, 3-3 -4 Specifications, F-1 -5 Speed, , setting, 2-15 -17, Timer check, D-2 Toll-free number, Intro-5, D-1 Tracks, 3-10 -12 Troubleshooting, D-1 -30 TURBO light, 4-2 Turning off computer, 1-18 Turning on computer, 1-16 -18 U Utilities - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 336
W Windows/286, A-2, A-4 -5 Windows/386, A-2, A-6 -7 WordPerfect, versions 4.0 and 4.1, A-3, A-35 -36 versions 5.0 and 5.1, A-3, A-36 -37 WordStar, version 3.3, A-3, A-31 -32 versions 4.0 and 5.0, A-3, A-33 -34 Write-protect notch, 3-17 Write-protect switch, 3-18 Write-protect tab, 3-17 Write- - Epson Equity 386SX PLUS | User Manual - Page 337
hard disk access light diskette drive FA1.-l TURBO speed light power light RESET button hard disk or diskette drive slot power inlet option card slots mouse port V G A monitor port parallel port I \ keyboard cable socket serial port
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