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OF WARRANTY Epson America makes no representations or warranties, either express or implied, by or with respect to anything in this manual, and shall change without notice. TRADEMARKS Epson is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Equity is a trademark of Epson America, Inc. Centronics - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 6
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 | User Manual - Page 7
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 | User Manual - Page 8
Contents Introduction How to Use This Manual 3 Where to Get Help 4 Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System 1 Unpacking 1-1 2 Choosing a Location 1-3 3 Connecting a Monitor 1-4 4 Connecting a Printer or Other Device 1-7 Using the Parallel Interface 1-7 Using the - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 9
Deleting a Power-on Password Selecting the Operating Speed Special Keys on the Equity 386SX Keyboard Stopping a Command or Program Resetting the Computer Using Disks and Disk Turning Off the Computer 3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 3-5 3-6 3-8 3-8 3-9 3-10 3-12 3-14 3-16 3-18 3-20 3-21 3-22 3-22 3-25 vi - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 10
Using MS-DOS with Your Equity 386SX Starting MS-DOS Using Drive Designators Using the Epson MENU Program Menu Program Options Using an AUTOEXEC.BAT File Creating an AUTOEXEC.BAT File Using Memory Beyond 640KB Using EMM386.SYS 4-2 4-3 4-4 4-5 4-7 4-8 4-9 4-9 4-11 4-14 4-15 4-16 4-16 4-19 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 11
A Troubleshooting Error Messages The Computer Won't Start The Computer Locks Up Password Problems Removing a Password Setting a New Password Keyboard Problems Monitor Problems Diskette Problems Diskette Drive Problems Hard Disk Problems Software Problems Printer Problems Option - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 12
Change Check Run All Above Checks Math Coprocessor Check Parallel Port (Printer Interface) Check C-2 C-3 C-4 C-6 C-8 C-9 C-10 C-10 C-12 C-12 C-13 C-13 C-14 C-14 C-14 C-15 C-15 C-16 C-16 C-17 C-18 C-19 C-20 C-21 C-22 C-22 C-23 C-23 C-24 C-25 C-25 C-26 C-27 C-27 C-28 ix - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 13
Alternate Parallel Port Check Parallel Port (on Video Adapter) Check Serial Port (RS-232C Port) Check Alternate Serial Port Check Dot-matrix Printer Check Hard Disk Drive(s) and Controller Check Seek Check Write, Read Check Read, Verify Check Run All Above Checks Error Codes and Messages - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 14
Appendix F Specifications CPU and Memory F-1 Controllers F-1 Interfaces F-2 Power Supply F-2 Mass Storage F-2 Keyboard F-3 Environmental Requirements F-3 Physical Characteristics F-4 Glossary Index xi - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 15
Introduction The Epson® Equity™ 386SX is a high-performance personal computer which offers exceptional speed and versatility in a compact design. The computer's 80386SX microprocessor makes all your programs run faster, even when supporting multitasking operations. The Equity 386SXS available in - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 16
application program designed for the IBM PC, PC XT, PC AT, or compatible computers on your Equity 386SX. You may also use powerful 32-bit softwaresuch as Microsoft Windows/386-with your computer. Additionally, Epson has included two time-saving utilites that make MS-DOS easier to use: HELP and MENU - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 17
. Ask your Epson dealer for more information. How to Use This Manual This manual explains how to set up and care for your. Equity 386SX. It also by-step instructions for setting up your system. On the back cover foldout are illustrations identifying the different parts of the Equity 386SX; you - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 18
drives you can use in the Equity 386SX. Appendix F gives the technical specifications for the computer. At the end of the manual, you'll find a glossary of the computer terms used in this manual and an index. Where to Get Help Customer support and service for Epson products are provided by a network - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 19
this policy will provide you with the assistance you need. Call the Epson Consumer Information Center at 1-800-922-8911 for the following: Cl The nearest Epson dealer 0 The nearest Customer Care Center Cl Information on Epson User Groups. To locate or purchase accessories or supplies, contact your - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 20
6 Introduction - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 21
Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System Setting up your Epson Equity 386SX personal computer is easy. Just follow the seven 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 two illustrations identifying the different - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 22
Shell Cl A Reference diskette Ll Four MS-DOS manuals: an Installation Guide, a Shell User's Guide, a Reference Manual, and a Command Summary. In addition to out the registration card now and mail it to Epson. With your registration card on file, Epson can send you update information. Be sure to keep - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 23
2 Choosing a Location Before you set up your Equity 386SX, it's important to choose a comfortable, convenient location where it can run properly. Select a location that provides the following: A large, sturdy desk or table that can easily support the weight of your system, including all its - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 24
the computer depends on the type of monitor you have. See your monitor manual for detailed instructions or follow the general guidelines below. A monitor requires that a display adapter (EGA)* Video graphics array (VGA) * Color monitors do not support EGA cards, 1-4 Setting Up Your System - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 25
(for example, to indicate color or monochrome), be sure they are set properly. (See the documentation that came with your monitor or video card for instructions.) Setting Up Your System 1-5 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 26
5. Plug the monitor's power cord into the monitor's power inlet, as shown below. 6. Plug the other end of the power cord into an electrical outlet. Note If the monitor has the proper type of plug, you can plug it into the AC power outlet on the back of the computer, 1-6 Setting Up Your System - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 27
or other peripheral device to one of these interfaces, follow the instructions below. Of course, Epson offers a full range of printers; check with your dealer for more information. Using the Parallel Interface The Equity 386SX parallel interface is Centronics®-compatible and uses a DB-25S connector - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 28
3. One end of the printer cable has a 25-pin, D-shell, male connector. Connect this end to the parallel port on the back panel of the computer, as shown below. If the plug has retaining screws, tighten them by hand or with a screwdriver, depending on the screw type. - *retaining screws \ 1-8 Setting - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 29
4. 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. 5. Plug the printer's power cord into an electrical outlet. Setting Up Your System 1-9 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 30
interface, you can connect it to the serial (RS-232C) port on the back of the computer. The Equity 386SX uses a DB-9P male connector, so be sure you have a compatible cable. To connect a serial device, the MENU program. See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for instructions. 1-10 Setting Up Your System - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 31
Equity 386SX has an auxiliary port for a mouse that uses a mini DIN (6-pin) connector. To connect a mouse to the builtin mouse port and set up the computer to use it, see the manual MS-DOS CONFIGSYS file. See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for instructions. 654321 mouse connector Note If you want to - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 32
5 Connecting the Power Cord Follow these steps to connect the power cord: 1. Make sure the power switch on the computer is turned off. 2. Plug the power cord into the AC power inlet on the back panel, as shown below. To avoid an electric shock, be sure to plug the cord into the computer before - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 33
6 Connecting the Keyboard Follow these steps to connect the keyboard: 1. Turn the computer around so the front is facing you. 2. Open the door on the lower left corner of the computer's front panel by pressing it in slightly and then releasing it. Setting Up Your System 1-13 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 34
__ 3. Plug the keyboard cable into the socket, as shown below. Do not force the connector, but be sure to insert it all the way. Guide the keyboard cable through the notch on the left side of the panel. \c 4. Close the panel access door. 1-14 Setting Up Your System - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 35
the cover to install or remove optional devices or change jumper settings. If there is a hardware problem you cannot solve after reading the information on troubleshooting in Appendix A, check with your Epson dealer. D Always turn off the power, disconnect the computer's power cord, and wait five - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 36
before you turn on the computer.) 3. To turn on the power, press the power button in the upper right corner of the computer's front panel. 1-16 Setting Up Your System - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 37
the power button again to turn off the computer. Then turn off the monitor and any peripherals. Now go on to Chapter 2 and follow the instructions there to run the Setup program. After you run Setup, you need to install MS-DOS using the - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 38
1-18 Setting Up Your System - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 39
backed up by a battery. Whenever you turn on the computer, it searches the CMOS RAM for the correct installation information. The Equity 386SX automatically defines your system's memory configuration and recognizes a math coprocessor, if you have installed one. If the computer discovers a difference - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 40
up and the metal shutter leading into the drive, as shown below: Slide the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place. (For more instructions on inserting and removing diskettes, see Chapter 3.) 2-2 Running the Setup Program - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 41
3. Turn on your system. (Remember to turn on your monitor and any peripherals before you turn on the computer.) The screen displays the Operation Menu: OPERATION MENU 1 - Setup 2 - Format hard disk 3 - System diagnostics 4 - Prepare hard disk for moving 0 - Exit to DOS for more utilities Note If an - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 42
Continuing From an Error 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 to proceed: 1. Press F1. The - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 43
displays the main Setup menu so you can enter a new setting. Note If you see the message Real-time clock has l o s t 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 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 44
on Num Lock. Follow the instructions in the rest of this chapter to use the Setup program to define your computer's configuration. Setting the Display Adapter Card Type Follow the steps below to set the type of display adapter (video) card you are using with your Equity 386SX. Note With this option - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 45
1. At the main Setup menu, highlight Display. You see the current display adapter card type, such as the following: Monochrome 80 column If the display adapter card type is correct for your system, you can skip this section. 2. To change the display adapter card setting, press Enter. The cursor - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 46
Setting a power-on password lets you control who can use your system. However, you do not need to set a power-on password to use the Equity 386SX. If you set a power-on password, you must enter it the next time you turn on or reset your computer. If you cannot enter it - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 47
one already exists. However, you can easily change or delete the current password if you know it. See "Using a Power-on Password" in Chapter 3 for instructions. 3. Press Enter. You see this prompt: r-7 Running the Setup Program 2-9 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 48
of seven characters. Use the backspace key to delete mistakes. Do not use characters requiring the SHIFT key, such as $, @, or *, in your password. The Equity 386SX does not recognize the SHIFT key when you use your password to access the system. WARNING Be sure to remember the password you enter or - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 49
Note If you forget your password, there is a way to disable the password function. See "Password Problems" in Appendix A for instructions. Setting the Fast Boot Function The Fast boot function allows you to start up your system faster by reducing the time it takes the computer - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 50
. 3. Highlight * * SAVE SETTING * * and press Enter to return to the main Setup menu. Setting the Auto Speed Function The Equity 386SX can operate at 16 MHz or simulate an 8 MHz operating speed. The 16 MHz speed is high and the simulated 8 MHz speed is low. You can use the CPU SPEED switch on the - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 51
When Auto speed is enabled, the computer automatically switches to low speed whenever it needs to access a diskette drive. It runs at high speed for all other operations. There are different types of copy-protected programs. Depending on the type you have, you may or may not want to enable the Auto - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 52
Setup menu. Setting the Real-time Clock The real-time clock in your Equity 386SX constantly tracks the time and date-even when the computer is turned off. the MS-DOS TIME and DATE commands. See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for instructions. Follow these steps to set the real-time clock: 1. At the - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 53
If the time and date are incorrect, go to step 2 below. If the time and date have never been set, the submenu contains a template for you to fill in: Go to step 2 to enter the time and date. 2. Press Enter to move the cursor block into the submenu. 3. To set or change the time, press Enter again. - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 54
Enter. 7. Check the new time and date to be sure they are correct. Then press 1' once or twice to return to the main Setup menu. 2-16 Running the Setup Program - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 55
Note The Setup program automatically saves the time and date when you press Enter after typing-each one. If you change the time or date and then exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the new time and date still take effect. Setting the Hard Disk Drive Configuration If your computer - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 56
2. To select Hard disk drive, press Enter. You see a menu such as the following: Change settings ** SAVE SETTINGS ** Drive 1: Type 17 Number of cylinders Number of heads Number of sectors Precomp. cylinder Landing zone Total capacity (MB) 977 5 17 300 971 40.5 Drive 2: None Number of cylinders - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 57
If you want to change the drive types, and the configuration of the hard disk you are installing does not match one of the drive types listed in Appendix E, go to step 7. If you have disconnected the drive or if the drive does not exist, highlight None and press Enter. All the drive settings become - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 58
You can enter the drive type in one of two ways: Cl You can type the drive type number (listed in Appendix E) and press Enter. The screen displays the new drive type number and hard disk settings. (You cannot type 00 or a drive type number that has more than three digits.) Cl You can use the - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 59
7. If the configuration of the hard disk you are installing does not match one of the drive types listed in Appendix E, highlight User defined and press Enter. You see the following: Number of cylinders 977 I The same parameter is highlighted on the submenu above. Enter the correct number of - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 60
SAVE SETTINGS * * and press Enter to save your hard disk drive configuration. The main Setup menu appears. Setting the Diskette Drive Type(s) Your Equity 386SX comes with one factory-installed diskette drive. If you removed the installed drive or added a second diskette drive, you need to change the - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 61
2. Press Enter. The cursor block moves into the diskette drive submenu and you see the following: Not installed 360 KB drive 720 KB drive (3.5") 1.2 MB drive 1.44 MB drive (3.5") 3. If you want to change the drive A settings, be sure Drive A : is highlighted and press Enter. If you want to change - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 62
Setting the Serial and Parallel Interfaces The serial and parallel interfaces in your computer are set up to act as the primary ports. If these are the only ports you are using in your computer, you can skip this section. If you install an option card with its own serial or parallel port, however, - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 63
2. Press Enter to move the cursor block into the submenu. You see: 3. If you want to change the serial port setting, be sure S e r i a l is highlighted and press Enter. If you want to change the parallel port setting, highlight Parallel and press Enter. The cursor block moves into the submenu. 4. - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 64
Reviewing Your Settings When you finish using the Setup program to define your computer's configuration, press '? to highlight Exit at the main Setup menu and press Enter. The following Setup summary appears on the screen: Memory Extended memory 384 KB Base memory 640 KB Password Power-on - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 65
If you have never set the real-time clock, the real-time clock entry at the top of the screen flashes to remind you to set the time and date. To view the last Setup summary screen, press PgDn. You see your hard disk configuration(s): Hard disk drive Drive 1: Type 17 Drive 2: None Number of - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 66
you save the settings you entered, remove the Reference diskette from your diskette drive and turn off your system. Then follow the instructions in your MS-DOS Installation Guide to install MS-DOS. Note Be sure to make a backup copy of your Reference diskette after you run the Setup program and - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 67
Adding an Optional Memory Card The first Setup summary screen shows the current amount of memory installed in your system. The Equity 386SX comes with 1MB of on-board memory. (On-board memory is memory that resides on the computer's main system board.) Setup automatically configures this memory - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 68
or overlap are shown in hexadecimal numbers. (Hexadecimal is a base-16 numbering system used in programming.) The message tells you the starting the possible starting addresses you can set. See the manual that came with your memory card to determine which starting address to use. 2-30 Running the - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 69
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2-32 Running the Setup Program - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 71
This chapter describes the following procedures for using your Equity 386SX computer: 0 Installing MS-DOS CI Using a run the Setup program, you must install MS-DOS. Follow the instructions in your MS-DOS Installation Guide. The MS-DOS installation process automatically copies the MS-DOS files onto - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 72
it every time you turn on or reset the computer. (See "Resetting the Computer" later in this chapter for instructions on how to reset the computer.) Follow these steps: 1. If you do not have a hard disk, insert your installed the Shell program when you installed MS-DOS. 3-2 Using the Equity 386SX - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 73
again. Note If you do not know the correct password, see "Password Problems" in Appendix A. Changing a Power-on Password To change your power-on password SHIFT key, such as $, @, or *, in your new password. The Equity 386SX does not recognize the SHIFT key when you use your password to access the - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 74
loads MS-DOS. The next time you turn on or reset the computer, it does not request a password and loads MS-DOS immediately. 3-4 Using the Equity 386SX - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 75
Selecting the Operating Speed The Equity 386SX can operate at two speeds: high and low. High speed is 16 MHz and low speed simulates 8 MHz 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. Note If you - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 76
Certain keys on your keyboard serve special functions when your computer is running MS-DOS or application programs. The following illustration shows the Equity 386SX keyboard, and the table that follows describes the special keys. Key functions Key Tab It Tab +I Caps Lock Shift Ctrl Alt Purpose - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 77
enabled, the corresponding light in the upper right comer of the keyboard is on. When the function is disabled, the light is off. Using the Equity 386SX 3-7 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 78
try again. However, resetting erases any data in the computer's memory that you have not stored; so reset your computer only if necessary. 3-8 Using the Equity 386SX - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 79
does not respond to your keyboard entries. If this does not correct the problem, try the third method. 3. Remove any diskette(s) from the diskette drive and then retrieve and use your stored data when you want to. The Equity 386SX comes with a single diskette drive or one diskette drive and one hard - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 80
data. Double-density diskettes have either 40 or 80 tracks on each side, and highdensity diskettes have 80 tracks on each side. 3-10 Using the Equity 386SX - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 81
can have 8, 9, 15, or 18 sectors per track. The number of sectors on a hard disk depends on the type of hard disk. sector Using the Equity 386SX 3-11 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 82
may be the same type or it may be different. The following list describes the other types of diskette drives you can use in the Equity 386SX and which diskettes to use with them: Cl 720KB drive-With this drive, use 3½-inch, double-sided, double-density, 135 TPI, 720KB diskettes. These diskettes - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 83
only new blank diskettes or diskettes that contain data you want to erase. See Chapter 4 for instructions on formatting diskettes. Drive and diskette incompatibilities If your computer has more than one type of diskette it can read from and write to 720KB 720KB, 1.44MB Using the Equity 386SX 3-13 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 84
to or from a diskette. If you interrupt this process, you can destroy data. 0 Remove all diskettes before you turn off the computer. 3-14 Using the Equity 386SX - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 85
several labels on top of one another; too many labels can make it difficult to insert and remove the diskette in the drive. Using the Equity 386SX 3-15 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 86
into place. To remove the diskette, press the release button. The diskette pops out of the drive. Pull out the diskette and store it properly. 3-16 Using the Equity 386SX - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 87
the diskette drive light is on. You could lose data. Also, be sure to remove all diskettes before you turn off the computer. Using the Equity 386SX 3-17 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 88
the write protection, slide the switch toward the center of the diskette until it clicks into position so the hole is covered. 3-18 Using the Equity 386SX - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 89
-protect tabs usually come with new 5 '/.+-inch diskettes when you buy them. To remove the write protection, peel off the write-protect tab. Using the Equity 386SX 3-19 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 90
as the original MS-DOS and Reference diskettes that come with the Equity 386SX, and use only the copies. Store the original diskettes in a or the MENU program. See Chapter 4, your Shell User's Guide, or your MS-DOS Reference Manual for instructions. It is best to store the programs and data files you - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 91
two diskette drives. Usually, MS-DOS recognizes the first diskette drive (the top drive on the Equity 386SX) as drive A and a second diskette drive as B. If you have only one diskette drive, memory too. See your application program manual for detailed instructions. Using the Equity 386SX 3-21 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 92
of files. MS-DOS lets you keep related files together in directories and subdirectories so they are easy to find and use. See Chapter 4 for instructions on how to use directories. 3-22 Using the Equity 386SX - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 93
you have performed the procedures in your MS-DOS Installation Guide to prepare your hard disk for use. You can enhance the performance of your hard disk by using the SMARTDRV.SYS device driver and the FASTOPEN command. See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for instructions. Using the Equity 386SX 3-23 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 94
command; the MS-DOS Shell; or the MENU program. See Chapter 4, your Shell User's Guide, or your MS-DOS Reference Manual for instructions. Preparing the hard disk for moving If you need to move your computer to a new drive A. 3. Type the following and press Enter: A:HDSIT 3-24 Using the Equity 386SX - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 95
are using, and remove any diskettes from the diskette drives. Turn off the computer first, then turn off the monitor and any peripherals. Using the Equity 386SX 3-25 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 96
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in this chapter. If you plan to use advanced features, refer to your MS-DOS Reference Manual for complete descriptions of MS-DOS commands and features. This chapter covers the following topics: Starting data The MS-DOS Shell program Using the Epson HELP program Using MS-DOS with Your Equity 386SX 4-1 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 98
of the working diskettes MS-DOS generates during the installation process. See your MS-DOS Installation Guide for instructions on how to install the operating system.) If you set a power-on password when you -DOS command prompt identifies the current drive. 4-2 Using MS-DOS with Your Equity 386SX - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 99
drives C, E, and F, and the second physical drive is divided into logical drives D and G, as shown here: drive 1 C: (primary) E: F: drive 2 D: (primary) G: Using MS-DOS with Your Equity 386SX 4-3 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 100
and you type WP and press Enter, MS-DOS looks on drive A for a file called WP and executes the instructions in that file. The current drive is the drive you are logged onto at the time. The MS-DOS command new drive is also known as logging onto that drive. 4-4 Using MS-DOS with Your Equity 386SX - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 101
file, MS-DOS displays an error message. If you installed MS-DOS according to the instructions in your MS-DOS Installation Guide, most external commands are stored in a subdirectory named DOS on the hard disk ( see "Using Pathnames," later in this chapter.) Using MS-DOS with Your Equity 386SX 4-5 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 102
which external commands are on which diskettes, see the list of working diskette contents in your MS-DOS Installation Guide. For example, if you want to use the FORMAT command, you must insert the Startup diskette into COM because the current drive is drive B. 4-6 Using MS-DOS with Your Equity 386SX - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 103
A: /F:720 If you do not add the /F:720 switch, MS-DOS tries to format the 720KB diskette as a 1.44MB diskette. Using MS-DOS with Your Equity 386SX 4-7 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 104
real-time clock in your Equity 386SX constantly tracks the correct time and date-even when the computer is turned off. To adjust the time for daylight savings time, you can use the MS-DOS TIME and DATE commands. See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for instructions. The computer automatically changes - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 105
as words, numbers, or pictures. A program file contains coded instructions that the computer can understand and execute. The kind of file you If you use a different application program to read that file, you may encounter problems. When you create a file, you need to give it a name. Equity 386SX 4-9 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 106
AUTOEXEC.BAT File" in this chapter for a description of a particularly useful kind of batch file, an autoexecute batch file. 4-10 Using MS-DOS with Your Equity 386SX - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 107
Enter: COPY A:REPORT B:FACTS The file REPORT remains unchanged on drive A and a new file named FACTS now exists on drive B. Using MS-DOS with Your Equity 386SX 4-11 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 108
Enter: COPY REPORT + FACTS + MEMO DATA Now the file DATA consists of REPORT followed by FACTS followed by MEMO. 4-12 Using MS-DOS with Your Equity 386SX - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 109
DOS Reference Manual and "Using the Epson MENU Program" in this chapter for inform&on on XCOPY and MENU. You can also use the MS-DOS Shell program to copy individual files, groups of files, or whole directories. See your MS-DOS Shell User's Guide for instructions. Using MS-DOS with Your Equity 386SX - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 110
Enter: REN MEMO? MEMO?.OLD This command renames files such as MEMO1 and MEMO2 to MEMO1 .OLD and MEM02.OLD. See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for more information on the RENAME command. 4-14 Using MS-DOS with Your Equity 386SX - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 111
Enter to cancel the command. You may substitute ERASE for DEL in the examples above. ERASE is a synonym for DEL. Using MS-DOS with Your Equity 386SX 4-15 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 112
as LPT1, and press Enter. MS-DOS prints the file on your printer. See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for more information on the PRINT command. Using Directories You can store many files on a diskette, and a files of similar type or purpose are kept together. 4-16 Using MS-DOS with Your Equity 386SX - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 113
grows, you can create additional directories subordinate to those two-like this: Root directory WORDPROC DOS I I BUSINESSPERSONAL SPDSHEET I I SALES PROJ Using MS-DOS with Your Equity 386SX 4-17 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 114
an easy way to see and organize your directories. See "The MS-DOS Shell Program," later in this chapter, and your MS-DOS Shell User's Guide. 4-18 Using MS-DOS with Your Equity 386SX - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 115
commands, unless you tell it to do otherwise. If you installed MS-DOS according to the instructions in your MS-DOS Installation Guide, the MS-DOS command prompt displays the current directory. If you want to run a the current directory. You can type: CD . . Using MS-DOS with Your Equity 386SX 4-19 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 116
up one level from WORDPROC (in the example above, to the root directory) and then find a subdirectory called DOS. 4-20 Using MS-DOS with Your Equity 386SX - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 117
the last time you were logged onto that drive. For example, suppose that the last time you were logged onto Using MS-DOS with Your Equity 386SX 4-21 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 118
. 0 The SUBST command lets you substitute a drive letter for a directory path, which is convenient if you type long pathnames often. See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for information on these helpful commands. 4-22 Using MS-DOS with Your Equity 386SX - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 119
-89 1:48p RESUME.713 8293 12-29-89 9:07a BOOKRPRT 10866 11-18-89 11:43p 5 File(s) 15013560 bytes free Using MS-DOS with Your Equity 386SX 4-23 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 120
see the next screenful, press any key. You can also use the /W switch to view a long directory listing: DIR /W 4-24 Using MS-DOS with Your Equity 386SX - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 121
example, to see the names of all the subdirectories of the current directory, type the following and press Enter: TREE Using MS-DOS with Your Equity 386SX 4-25 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 122
the names of all the files in each subdirectory: C:\LEDGER NOVRECV DECRECV NOVSALES.RPT DECSALES.RPT JANSALES FEBSALES MARSALES 4-26 Using MS-DOS with Your Equity 386SX - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 123
can write to it. You need to do this only once, before you use the diskette for the first time. Using MS-DOS with Your Equity 386SX 4-27 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 124
," later in this chapter.) Also see your MS-DOS Reference Manual for information about the optional switches you can use with the menus instead of using commands, See your MS-DOS Shell User's Guide and "Using the Epson MENU Program," later in this chapter. Using the FORMAT Command Your Equity 386SX - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 125
Format another (Y/N)? 6. To format another diskette, press Y and Enter. To return to the MS-DOS command prompt, press N and Enter. Using MS-DOS with Your Equity 386SX 4-29 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 126
1.44MB diskette drive, enter the following command: FORMAT A: /F:720 Use this command when you follow the instructions in this section to format a diskette. Backing Up Data It is very important to keep backup diskettes make an exact duplicate of a diskette. 4-30 Using MS-DOS with Your Equity 386SX - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 127
Manual for information on XCOPY. Note The MS-DOS Shell and the Epson MENU program provide easy ways to perform the functions listed above. See your MS-DOS Shell User's Guide and "Using the Epson drives. Follow the instructions below for your configuration. Using MS-DOS with Your Equity 386SX 4-31 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 128
DISKCOPY with one diskette drive 1. Make sure the diskette you want to copy is write-protected. (See Chapter 3 for instructions.) 2. If you don't have a hard disk, insert your Startup diskette into drive A. 3. If you have a it before copying data to it. 4-32 Using MS-DOS with Your Equity 386SX - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 129
to copy a diskette: 1. Make sure the diskette you want to copy is write-protected. (See Chapter 3 for instructions.) 2. If you don't have a hard disk, insert your Startup diskette into drive A. 3. At the MS-DOS in drive B: Press any key to continue . . . Using MS-DOS with Your Equity 386SX 4-33 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 130
. To return files copied with the BACKUP command to the hard disk, you need to use the RESTORE command. 4-34 Using MS-DOS with Your Equity 386SX - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 131
completely full. See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for complete instructions on using BACKUP and RESTORE. The MS- Guide for instructions on how to install the Shell program and see your MS-DOS Shell User's Guide for information on how to use it. Using the Epson HELP Program The Epson Equity 386SX 4-35 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 132
prompt PgUp at the top of the screen. Press the PgUp key to display the next screen of text. 4-36 Using MS-DOS with Your Equity 386SX - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 133
to see information about the next command. 6. Press ESC to exit the HELP program. Using the Epson MENU Program The Epson MENU program lets you display a menu of commonly used MS-DOS commands and select the one you Mode Settings Help 1 Enter DOS Command Using MS-DOS with Your Equity 386SX 4-37 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 134
refer to the list of your Working diskette contents in the MS-DOS Installation Guide.) __ Note If you find that you often have to swap diskettes when you use MENU, see the description of MENU in your MS-DOS Reference Manual for some recommended solutions. 4-38 Using MS-DOS with Your Equity 386SX - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 135
MS-DOS Reference Manual provides step-by-step instructions for using each option Epson HELP program. Enter DOS Lets you run other MS-DOS commands without leaving the MENU program. See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for a complete description of the MENU program. Using MS-DOS with Your Equity 386SX - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 136
Change the information the MS-DOS command prompt includes. See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for instructions on using the PATH command, the PROMPT command, and any other commands you MS-DOS Reference Manual for detailed information about AUTOEXEC.BAT files. 4-40 Using MS-DOS with Your Equity 386SX - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 137
If you have a hard disk and you installed MS-DOS according to the instructions in your MS-DOS Installation Guide, MS-DOS automatically sets a path to the directory that contains the MS-DOS commands and the the hard disk or diskette from which you load MS-DOS. Using MS-DOS with Your Equity 386SX 4-41 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 138
need to change anything in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file later, you can use the same procedure to modify the commands. See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for more information. 4-42 Using MS-DOS with Your Equity 386SX - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 139
Using Memory Beyond 640 KB The Equity 386SX comes with 1MB of random access memory. MS-DOS and memory. Expanded memory can be used by certain application programs (such as Lotus® l-2-3®) that support the Lotus/Intel/Microsoft Expanded Memory Specification (LIM EMS). To use expanded memory, you must - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 140
emulate expanded memory so that you can use application programs that support LIM EMS. Note Do not use EMM386.SYS if you the memory card. See the documentation that came with the card for instructions. The full syntax for the command line that activates EMM386SYS is: DEVICE Your Equity 386SX - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 141
than one range of memory. Note Do not use the X: parameter unless you experience a memory conflict with a memory option card. Using MS-DOS with Your Equity 386SX 4-45 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 142
appears in your CONFIG.SYS file before the commands to install those devices. For more information on using EMM386.SYS, see your MS-DOS Reference Manual. 4-46 Using MS-DOS with Your Equity 386SX - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 143
coprocessor in your computer, ask your authorized Epson dealer to do it for you. Memory modules allow you to increase the amount of memory in your computer. This chapter briefly describes the types and amounts of memory modules you can use in the Equity 386SX. If you want to install memory modules - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 144
. Any SIMMs you install must have 70ns (nanosecond) access speed or faster to operate in the Equity 386SX. Check with your dealer to ensure that the correct type of SIMMs are used. There are 16 SIMM sockets on the SIMM card organized in two banks containing eight sockets each. Each socket can - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 145
use extended memory as expanded memory, you can use the EMM386,SYS utility, See "Using Memory Beyond 640KB" in Chapter 4 and your MS-DOS Reference Manual for more information. Installing Options 5-3 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 146
option cards from authorized Epson dealers as well as other vendors. If you want additional memory, you can install a memory card in your computer. (You can install a memory card whether or not you have already added SIMMs.) With added SIMMs and a memory card, the Equity 386SX can have up to - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 147
Removing the Cover To install an option card, you need to remove the cover from your Equity 386SX. Follow these steps: 1. Turn off the computer and then any peripherals (including the monitor and printer) that are attached to it. 2. Disconnect the computer's power - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 148
6. Facing the front panel, grasp the two sides of the cover and carefully pull it straight toward you and away from the back of the computer (as shown in the following illustration), until it is a few inches away from the back panel. 5-6 Installing Options - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 149
7. After the cover's front panel clears the power button and the diskette drive, you can lift off the cover. Separate the cover's sides from the inside of the computer by pulling them outward slightly, as shown below. Then lift off the cover and set it aside. Installing Options 5-7 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 150
Installing an Option Card The illustration below shows the five standard option slots inside the Equity 386SX. (The SP card occupies a special additional slot, number 6.) option card slots I SP/ card / 5-8 Installing Options - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 151
the card fits in the slot. For example, you can place some 8-bit cards in a 16-bit slot. However, you must follow these guidelines when deciding which slot to use: An 8- installed in a specific slot. Consult the instructions that come with the card to see if this is the case. Installing Options 5-9 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 152
Follow these steps to install an option card: 1. Decide which slot you want to use. Then remove the retaining screw from the top of the metal option slot cover; hold on to the screw as you remove it so it doesn't fall into the computer. Lift out the slot cover. Keep the screw to secure the option - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 153
2. 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 contacts on the circuit board, especially - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 154
4. Insert the card in the slot, guiding it straight down. Once the connector pins reach the connector slot, push the card - downward firmly (but carefully) to fully insert it, as shown in - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 155
5. Secure the end of the card to the back of the computer with the retaining screw. Installing Options 5-13 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 156
shown below: position 1-2 position 2-3 c!lj$? cg!g J@ 3 3 3 Jumper J5 on the main system board is different from the other jumpers in the Equity 386SX. The pin positions for jumper JS are shown below: c@? cJ?$? position1-2 position 2-3 & 1 1 1 The jumpers you may need to change are on - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 157
Main system board jumper settings Jumper Jumper Function number setting J1 1-2 Math coprocessor installed J1 2-3* No math coprocessor installed J2 1-2 Password skip enabled J2 2-3* Password skip disabled J3 1-2 Disables the built-in hard disk drive controller so you can use a hard - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 158
following procedures in the order listed here, as necessary for your system: Follow the instructions in "Removing the Cover" earlier in this chapter to remove the computer's cover cards" below. Follow the instructions in "Replacing the Cover" later in this chapter to replace the computer's cover - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 159
Removing the SIMM card To reach jumper J5 on the main system board, you need to remove the SIMM card. Follow these steps: 1. Remove the retaining screw that secures the SIMM card bracket to the inside of the computer, as shown below. (Do not remove the screw securing the SIMM card to the bracket.) - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 160
2. Remove the SIMM card from its slot on the main system board by pulling it straight up, as shown below. Then set it on a soft surface with the components facing up. 3. Change the setting of jumper J5 as necessary. (See "Changing the main system board jumper settings" below.) Avoid disturbing the - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 161
Changing the main system board jumper settings The illustration below shows the locations of jumpers J1 through J5 on the main system board. Check the table above to see which one(s) you need to change. J3 J5 \ I J2 J1 J4 To move a jumper from one position to the other, use your fingers or - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 162
The illustration below shows the location of the SIMM card in the computer. The following illustration shows the location of jumper J1 on the SlMM card. The jumper should be in position 1-2 if SIMMs have been installed. If you are not using SIMMs, the jumper should be set to position 2-3. 5-20 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 163
If the jumper setting is incorrect, move it to the correct setting. You do not have to remove the SIMM card to change the jumper setting. Replacing option cards To replace any option cards you may have removed to access the main system board, reinstall the card in the appropriate slot and secure it - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 164
Replacing the Cover After you install (or remove) an option card, follow these steps to replace the computer's cover: 1. Facing the front of the computer, position the cover on the computer as shown below. Pull the cover's sides outward slightly. 2. Lower the cover and slide it toward the back of - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 165
manual for instructions. Manual for more information. Also see "Post-installation Setup" at the end of this chapter for more information on setting up your computer for use with an option card. To configure your computer for use with the RampagePlus® 286 memory card, you need to use CORFIX, an Epson - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 166
this message: Configuration completed. The SMART installation utility may now be used. 6. Use the SMART setup program now. See your RampagePlus 286 manual for instructions. You can also execute CORFIX from your hard disk if you copied the CORFIX utility from the Reference diskette to your hard - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 167
. Additionally you may also need to add some commands in your configuration files. See the MS-DOS Reference Manual and the manual that comes with the option card for instructions. You may want to test a newly-installed option. Some options come with their own diagnostics test programs, and - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 168
5-26 dling Options - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 169
See Appendix C for instructions. If the suggestions in this appendix or Appendix C 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 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 170
outlet is working and all the connections are secure but your computer still won't start, call your Epson dealer. 4. If the computer starts but is taking a long time to complete its power-on diagnostics complete power-on diagnostics after five minutes, contact your Epson dealer. A-2 Troubleshooting - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 171
Problems Problems," later in this appendix. This section covers certain problems caused by application programs. 3. Did you enter the correct password? See "Password Problems most cases, this solves the problem. See Chapter 3 for the RESET button. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. 6. If resetting - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 172
Problems to your keyboard entries. If you have any trouble using your power-on password, try the following: the correct password.) See Chapter 3 for instructions on using the password. 2. If you know the to change or delete it, see Chapter 3 for instructions. 3. If you do not know the current power- - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 173
"Disabling an existing password" below for instructions. If you disable the password function, to use a password anymore, follow the instructions under "Disabling the password function" below. 1. Turn off the computer and follow the instructions under "Changing Jumper Settings" in Chapter - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 174
to easily set a password later, follow the instructions in "Disabling an Existing Password" above. To disable the password function, follow the instructions under "Changing Jumper Settings" in Chapter 5 to change the setting of jumper J2 on the main system board to position 1-2. A-6 Troubleshooting - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 175
the key prompt ( ti ). 3. When the Operation Menu appears, highlight Setup and press Enter. Then follow the instructions under "Setting the Power-on Password" in Chapter 2 to enter a new password. Make sure you save your procedure above the next time you turn on your computer. Troubleshooting A-7 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 176
Problems If you are having trouble with the keyboard, check the following: 1. If the screen displays a keyboard error when you turn on or reset the computer, make sure the keyboard is securely connected to the computer. See "Connecting the Keyboard" in Chapter 1 for instructions . A-8 Troubleshooting - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 177
Monitor" in Chapter 1 for more details. Also check the monitor manual for instructions on how to connect it to the computer. 5. Make sure your software. Note If your application program requires a monitor that supports graphics but you have a monochrome monitor, the results will Troubleshooting A-9 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 178
facing up. (See Chapter 3 for detailed instructions on inserting and removing diskettes.) 2. If reinserting the diskette does not solve the problem and you have access to another diskette drive in this drive, you may have trouble using the diskette in a 360KB drive later. A-10 Troubleshooting - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 179
is write-protected. Check the program manual. 5. If MS-DOS displays errors problem if the diskette was not seated properly in the drive. Is the diskette formatted? A new diskette must be formatted before you can store data on it. See Chapter 4 for instructions on formatting diskettes. Troubleshooting - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 180
This is probably the case if you have one of these problems: 0 Part of a file is missing 0 A file includes parts of other files Cl An expected output file is missing. To make the necessary repairs, use the MS-DOS program CHKDSK. See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for instructions. A-12 Troubleshooting - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 181
drive head cleaning kit, available in most computer stores. 3. If you are still having problems with your diskette drive, try running the Diskette Drives and Controller Check described in Appendix C. If the diagnostics program indicates an error, consult your Epson dealer. Troubleshooting A-13 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 182
Problems If you are having problems with the hard disk in your computer, try the following steps: 1. Be sure you have installed MS-DOS on the hard disk according to the instructions in the MS-DOS Installation Guide See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for instructions on using COMPARE.) If Troubleshooting - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 183
Manual for instructions Guide for instructions problems with it, try running the Hard Disk Drive and Controller diagnostics check, described in Appendix C. If the diagnostics program indicates an error, contact your Epson dealer. Never open the sealed unit that encloses the hard disk. Troubleshooting - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 184
to change the position of jumper J3 on the main system board. See "Changing Jumper Settings" in Chapter 5. Also, if your Equity 386SX came with a hard disk drive that you are no longer using, be sure the cable leading from that drive to the main system board is disconnected. A-16 Troubleshooting - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 185
Problems If you are having trouble drive (drive A). 2. Your computer can run at either 16 MHz (high) speed or simulated 8 MHz (low) speed manual to see if this is the case, and change the CPU operating speed if necessary. (See Chapter 3 for instructions instructions in Chapter 3. Troubleshooting A-17 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 186
. If the problem persists and you need more detailed information, check your printer manual. 1. If your the computer. See Chapter 1 or your printer manual for instructions on how to connect your printer to the computer manual and the MS-DOS Reference Manual for more details. A-18 Troubleshooting - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 187
need to change the position of jumper J3 on the main system board. See "Changing Jumper Settings" in Chapter 5. Also, if your Equity 386SX came with a hard disk drive that you are no longer using be sure the cable leading from that drive to the main system board is disconnected. Troubleshooting A-19 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 188
the back panel? 7. Did you perform the correct 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. A-20 Troubleshooting - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 189
Appendix B Power-on Diagnostics Your computer's built-in memory (ROM) contains a series of diagnostics programs, which your computer runs automatically every time you turn on the power. These programs check internal devices such as ROM, RAM, the timer, the keyboard controller, and the hard disk - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 190
Power-on diagnostics error codes and messages Table Error code Message Notes System Board 101 SYSTEM BOARD ERROR 102 SYSTEM BOARD ERROR 103 SYSTEM BOARD ERROR 105 SYSTEM BOARD ERROR 106 SYSTEM BOARD ERROR 108 SYSTEM BOARD ERROR INTC (8259) Timer (8254) Timer (8254) NMI generated ( - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 191
Power-on diagnostics error codes and messages (continued) Error code Message Notes Hard disk drive(s) and controller 1760 DISK 0 PARAMETER FAILURE 1761 DISK 1 PARAMETER FAILURE 1770 DISK 0 PARAMETER ERROR 1771 DISK 1 PARAMETER ERROR 1780 1781 1782 1790 DISK 0 FAILURE DISK 1 FAILURE DISK - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 192
B-4 Power-on Diagnostics - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 193
Appendix C Performing System Diagnostics This appendix describes how to check the operation of the main unit and peripheral devices of your Equity 386SX. You check these devices using the diagnostics program on your Reference diskette. Run the diagnostics program if you are not sure whether a device - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 194
Starting System Diagnostics To run the System diagnostics program, you must turn on 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. Insert the - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 195
If the list correctly describes your system, press Enter. If a device is missing from this list, or if you wish 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 | User Manual - Page 196
option 2, you can either press 1 or 2; this causes the cursor block to move to that option. Then press Enter to select it. Therefore, when the instructions in this appendix tell you to select an option, you can either use 'l', -1, t, or + to highlight the option or you can type the number of - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 197
You see this menu: 1 - Add device 2 - Delete device 0 - Finish modification To add a device to the list, select 1. The program displays a list of other devices that are not currently included in the Device List. You see a menu similar to this: Additional DEVICE LIST 4 - Monochrome display adapter - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 198
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 these options: If the list is correct, select 0. You are now ready to select a test. Selecting a Test From - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 199
To perform the test once, select 1. The program then displays a submenu of more detailed tests for the device you are checking. To perform the test multiple times, select 2. You see this prompt: Terminate checking if an error detected ? (Y/N) Select Y to terminate checking if the device produces an - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 200
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 | User Manual - Page 201
are extremely comprehensive and ensure that the CPU instruction set, including protected-mode operation, is functioning correctly. If an error occurs, make a copy or a printout of the error code and message, and contact your Epson dealer or service center for assistance. Attempting to correct system - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 202
the following: 001024 KB OK If an error occurs, make a copy or a printout of the error code and message, and contact your Epson dealer or service center. Attempting to correct memory errors yourself may violate your warranty agreement. Note Extended memory, which is normally not available to MS-DOS - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 203
blink. If an asterisk does not appear at the correct location, there is a problem with your keyboard. Test each key. You see these messages on the screen: find diagrams of all the international keyboard layouts in the MS-DOS Reference Manual. If any key is incorrect, press End and Enter. Make a copy - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 204
This test includes several checks that allow you to identify particular problems related to the monochrome display. You can select the individual the error code and message, or print them out. Then contact your Epson dealer or service center. When you finish testing the device, select 0 to exit. - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 205
Attribute Check To check the display attributes of the adapter card, select 2. Several messages appear showing examples of all the possible display attributes (normal intensity, high intensity, blinking, reverse, and underlining). Check the information that appears on your screen, and then respond - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 206
If the characters match the illustration, select Y. If you find a problem with the characters on the screen, select N to display the error adjustments are located on your monitor. Sync Check This test is provided for service purposes only. If you accidentally select this option, press any key to - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 207
. This test includes several checks that allow you to identify particular problems related to the color display. You can select the individual checks error code and message, or print them out. Then contact your Epson dealer or service center. When you finish testing the device, select 0 to exit. - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 208
your monitor. If they are still incorrect, select N. Contact your dealer to verify any monitor problems. Character Set Check To check your 80-column character set, select 3. The character fonts that illustration. CHARACTER SET CHECK Is the display correct ? (Y/N) C-16 Performing System Diagnostics - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 209
checking the character fonts, respond to the prompt: Is the display correct ? (Y/N) If the characters match the illustration, select Y. If you find a problem with the characters on the screen, select N to display the error message. 40-column Character Set Check To check your 40-column character set - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 210
If the characters match the illustration, select Y. If you find a problem with the characters on the screen, select N to display the error message. that both ends of the cable are plugged in firmly. If a problem still exists, select N to display the error message. C-18 Performing System Diagnostics - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 211
is not clear, first check the adjustment of your monitor, and then make sure that both ends of the cable are plugged in firmly. If a problem still exists, select N to display the error message. Performing System Diagnostics C-19 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 212
Screen Paging Check To check the screen paging of your monitor, select 7. The video RAM on the color graphics adapter is divided into eight independent display pages (numbered 0 through 7). This test checks the eight pages by first filling all eight with a number corresponding to the page, and then - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 213
Light Pen Check To check the function of a light pen connected to the color graphics adapter card, select 8. This test checks that a light pen connected to the color graphics adapter is performing accurately. When you select this check, you see these prompts: Confirm light pen is connected correctly - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 214
11 - Light green 12 - Light cyan 13 - Light red 14 - Light magenta 15 - Yellow 16 - White (high intensity) To start this test, select 9. Press any key to display each screen If a problem still exists, select N to display the error message. Sync Check This test is provided for service purposes only - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 215
option to test the performance of the diskette drive(s) installed in your computer. This test includes several checks that allow you to identify particular problems related to your diskette drives. Before running these tests, format a diskette to use for the tests that write data on the disk in the - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 216
A) or 2 (for drive B). If any errors occur, record the error code and message and contact your dealer. Always have the diskette drive serviced by your dealer or service center. When you finish testing the device and return to the menu, select 0 to exit. Sequential Seek Check This test checks the - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 217
Select option 1 from the menu to start this test. The program displays the number of each track it finds. For example, with a 1.44MB diskette, the first message you see is: Current track is 79 The track number counts down from 79 to 0 (39 to 0 for a 360KB diskette). The seek is performed by each - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 218
If you have only one diskette drive, you see a prompt to remove the the Reference diskette and insert a blank diskette before running the test. You see these messages: If using drive 1, remove your Reference Disk. Insert a formatted blank disk in the drive before starting the check. Any data present - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 219
When you run the test for 1.44MB, 1.2MB, or 720KB drive, you see this prompt: Remove the disk from drive 1. Remove the diskette. The program displays the following prompt: Re-insert the disk into drive 1. Reinsert the diskette. If no errors occur, the menu reappears. An error occurs if you do not - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 220
Parallel Port (Printer Interface) Check Use this option to test the operation of the primary parallel __ printer port. To perform the test, you must insert a special loop- back connector into the parallel port so that the computer can check individual pins of the port. Contact your dealer if - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 221
Parallel Port (on Video Adapter) Check Use this option to test the operation of an additional parallel port on a video adapter. To perform the test, you must insert the special loop-back connector into the parallel port on the video adapter so that the computer can check individual pins of the port. - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 222
First, the program checks the serial port control lines to see that they are able to change from high to low and vice versa. No messages are displayed during this part of the test unless an error occurs. The second test is an echo back check during which the port sends data to itself in a fixed data - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 223
Alternate Serial Port Check Use this option to test the functions of an additional serial communications (RS-232C) port. To perform the test you must insert a special loop-back connector into the alternate serial port so that the computer can check individual pins of the port. This test is identical - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 224
the illustration, you may need to be careful with certain software. The bit-image data is sent to the printer using a command (ESC K) compatible with Epson and IBM printers. Note Even if the test runs only for a short time, your printer may store many characters in its buffer. To stop printing - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 225
this option to test the performance of the hard disk drive(s) installed in your computer. If any errors occur, have your dealer or service center check and service the drive. When you select option 17 from the Device List, you see this menu: HARD DISK DRIVE(S) AND CONTROLLER CHECK MENU 1 - Seek - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 226
Select option 1 from the menu to start this test. The program displays the number of each cylinder it finds. For example, with a hard disk, the first message you see is: Current cylinder is nnn where nnn is the largest cylinder number used on the drive. The cylinder number counts down to 0. The seek - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 227
to check the condition of the hard disk. If this analysis shows no other problems with the disk, follow these steps: 1. Back up all the files on your Install MS-DOS on the hard disk according to the instructions in the MS-DOS Installation Guide. 4. Restore your files. Read, Verify Check This test - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 228
Enter when you have viewed the table. If the results show any read error tracks, run the write/read test (described above), and follow the instructions there. Run All Above Checks To run all the tests on the menu in sequence, select 4. When you choose this option, all checks for the - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 229
SELF DIAGNOSTIC ERROR KEYBOARD CONTROLLER WRITE COMMAND ERROR INTERRUPT CONTROLLER ERROR CMOS SHUTDOWN BYTE ERROR CMOS BATTERY ERROR CMOS CHECKSUM ERROR INSTRUCTION ERROR PROTECT MODE ERROR 1 PROTECT MODE ERROR 2 Memory 201 MEMORY/PARITY ERROR Keyboard 301 302 KEYBOARD ERROR KEYBOARD IS NON - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 230
System diagnostics error codes and messages (continued) Error code Message Color graphics adapter and CRT 501 V-RAM ERROR 503 ATTRIBUTE ERROR 504 CHARACTER SET ERROR 505 40-COLUMN CHARACTER SET ERROR 506 COLOR GRAPHICS ERROR 507 640 x 200 GRAPHICS MODE ERROR 508 SCREEN PAGING ERROR - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 231
System diagnostics error codes and messages (continued) Error code Message Alternate serial port 1201 control signal ALWAYS LOW 1201 control signal ALWAYS HIGH 1202 TIMEOUT ERROR 1203 VERIFY ERROR Dot-matrix printer 1401 status Hard disk drive(s) and controller 1701 SEEK ERROR 1702 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 232
C-40 Performing System Diagnostics - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 233
. If your Equity 386SX came with a hard disk, that disk has d already been physically formatted. You need only follow the - instructions in the MS-DOS Installation Guide to prepare your formatting is necessary, contact your Epson dealer for assistance. Physically Formatting a Hard Disk D-1 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 234
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 | User Manual - Page 235
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 D-3 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 236
tracks flagged on the disk. Other hard disks (such as those supplied by Epson) come with the bad tracks already flagged. If you are formatting a 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 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 237
Option 1, Format If you select 1 -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 | User Manual - Page 238
the hard disk in the Equity 386SX, it is best to 16 which equals the maximum sector number for the drive minus 1. The maximum sector number varies, depending on the drive type. Then press Enter. Next you see this prompt: Accept recommended skewed sectors per head in format : 0 ? (Y/N) For an Epson - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 239
The program now allows you to edit the table of defective tracks: At the bottom of the table is this prompt: Modify defective track table ? (Y/N) Select N to leave the table as it is. Then skip the following section and go on to "Formatting the Disk," below. To modify the defective track entries, - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 240
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 | User Manual - Page 241
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, select - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 242
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 | User Manual - Page 243
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 | User Manual - Page 244
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 Non - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 245
you formatted the hard disk with option 1 or 2, you must now install MS-DOS 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 D-13 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 246
- D-14 Physically Formatting a Hard Disk - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 247
your Equity 386SX. Check this table and the documentation supplied with your hard disk to find the correct number for the 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. See Chapter 2 for instructions - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 248
Type no 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64-255 Cylinders Heads 698 7 976 5 306 4 611 4 732 7 1023 5 1022 5 1022 5 1024 8 828 10 1024 5 615 8 820 6 830 10 1024 9 ESDI 828 7 ESDI 967 5 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 249
area. Types 48 through 63 are allocated at 0FD2F1h to 0FDFFOh. extended Hard Drive Parameter area. The factory-installed hard disk drive types for the Equity 386SX are number 17 (40.7MB) and number 60 (100MB) The settings for types 59,60,61, and 63 are stored in the computer's BIOS, so - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 250
E-4 Hard Disk Drive Types - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 251
, 12MB, or 14MB (maximum); SIMMs must be 70ns access speed or faster ROM 64KB Math coprocessor 80387SX ( 16 MHz) support; coprocessor is optional Controllers Diskette Hard disk Supports up to two drives in any of four formats: 3 '/z-inch, high-density, 1.44MB; 3 i/z-inch, double-density, 720KB - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 252
Mini DIN (6-pin) connector for IRQ 12 mouse or other device Five standard input/output expansion slots (one with 8-bit bus and four with 16-bit bus); one special slot occupied by a serial/ parallel interface card Internal Real-time clock, calendar, and 64-byte CMOS RAM for configuration; battery - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 253
keys Detachable, three positions, 101 sculpted keys 58-key QWERTY main keyboard; 17-key numeric/cursor pad; 10 cursor keys; 16 function keys (user-definable) Four levels (normal, shift, control, alternate); user-definable Environmental Requirements Temperature Operating range: 41° to 104 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 254
Physical Characteristics Width 15.7 inches (400 mm) Depth 16.4 inches (416.5 mm) Height 6.2 inches (157 mm) Weight (without keyboard) Single diskette drive model: 23.2 lb (10.5 kg) 40MB or 100MB hard disk drive model: 24.9 lb (11.3 kg) F-4 Specifications - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 255
Glossary Absolute pathname A pathname that begins with the backslash character. An absolute pathname tells MS-DOS how to find its way to a given directory, starting at the root directory. See also Relative pathname. Address A number or name that identifies the location where information is stored in - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 256
Auto speed The Equity 386SX feature that enables it to automatically switch from 16 MHz to simulated 8 MHz speed when accessing the diskette drive (for copy-protected programs). Backup An extra copy of a program, data file, or disk, kept - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 257
symbols. CMOS Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor. A method of making low-power silicon chips. Code A system of symbols for representing data or instructions. Also any software program or part of a program. Code page A table that defines the country-specific or language-specific character set - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 258
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 the computer to perform a specific function. Conventional memory The memory on the main system board (up to 640KB) used by MS-DOS and - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 259
are using it. Some also require the computer to be running at simulated 8 MHz instead of 16 MHz. See also Auto speed. CPU Central Processing Unit. The primary unit of the computer that interprets instructions, performs the tasks you indicate, keeps track of stored data, and controls all input and - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 260
Data diskette A formatted diskette on which you store data files (as opposed to program files). Data length The number of bits per character in serial transmissions. Default Values or settings that take effect when the computer is turned on or reset. A default value stays in effect unless you - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 261
Diagnostics The tests and procedures the computer performs to check its internal circuitry and set up its configuration. DIP switch A small switch on a computer, option card, or printer that controls a particular function. DIP stands for Dual In-line Package. Directory A list of files stored in a - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 262
up to 43 lines of text with 80 characters 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 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 263
program file to execute the command. See also Internal command. Fast boot The Equity 386SX function that reduces the time it takes the computer to run power-on diagnostics. by computers to interpret and carry out instructions. Filename A name up to eight characters long that MS-DOS uses to identify - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 264
diskette. Also called fixed disk. Hardware Any physical component of a computer system, such as a monitor, printer, keyboard, or CPU. Hexadecimal A base-16 numbering system frequently used by programmers. Any decimal number between 0 and 255 can be represented by a two-digit hexadecimal number. High - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 265
Interface A physical or software connection used to transmit data between equipment or programs. Internal command An MS-DOS command that is stored in the command processor of the operating system; it is not a separate program file. Examples include COPY, DEL, RENAME, and DIR. Jumper A small device - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 266
(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 operates at 16 MHz or simulates an 8 MHz operating speed. Memory The area where your computer stores data. Memory contents can be permanent and - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 267
Memory on card The additional memory on an option card installed in the computer. MGA Multi-graphics Adapter. A type of display adapter card that can display monochrome text and color graphics on the screen. Microprocessor A small version of a CPU contained on one semiconductor chip. Modem A device - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 268
comes with 1MB of on-board memory. Operating speed The speed at which the central processing unit can execute commands. The Equity 386SX can run at 16 MHz or simulate an 8 MHz operating speed. Operating system A collection of programs (such as MS-DOS or MS OS/2) that manages a computer's operations - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 269
Option card A circuit board you install inside the computer to provide additional capabilities, such as more memory or a modem. Parallel The type of interface that transmits data in groups of bits. See Interface and Serial. Parameter A qualifier added to a command that tells MS-DOS what particular - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 270
The hard disk partition where the operating system is stored and from which the computer loads the operating system. Program A disk file that contains coded instructions and tells a computer what to do and how to do it. Prompt A message the screen displays that tells you what action you need to - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 271
RAM Random Access Memory. The portion of the computer's memory used to run programs and store data while you work. All data stored in RAM is erased when you turn off the computer; so you must store any data you want to keep on a diskette or hard disk. Read To move data from one area to another. For - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 272
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 directories are subdirectories of the root - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 273
Source diskette The diskette that you are reading or copying data from during a copy or backup operation. SP card The circuit board inside the computer that provides the serial and parallel interfaces. Stop bit A signal sent in serial communications to mark the end of a character. Subdirectory A - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 274
VGA Video Graphics Array. A type of high-resolution color display adapter card that can display monochrome text and graphics at up to 720 x 400 resolution, 16-color graphics at up to 640 x 480 resolution, or 256-color graphics at 320 x 200 resolution. Video card The display adapter card installed in - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 275
-l, 2-1 -31 Consumer Information Center Number, Intro-5 Connecting, keyboard, 1-13-15 modem, 1-10 monitor, 1-4 -6 mouse, 1-11 power cord, 1-12, 1-15 -16 printer, 1-7 -10 Control codes, CTRL ALT DEL, 3-9 CTRL BREAK, 3-8 CTRL C, 3-8 Controllers, F-1 COPY, 3-14, 3-24, 4-11 -13 Copying diskettes, 3-14 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 276
-14 copying, 3-14, 3-20, 4-30 -35 directories on, 4-18 formatting, 3-13, 4-27 -30 inserting, 3-16 -17 labeling, 3-16 naming, 4-29 problems, A-10 -12 read/write slot, 3-15 removing, 3-16 -17 storing, 3-16 swapping, 3-21, 4-38 system, 3-20 types, 3-12 -14 volume label, 4-29 write-protecting, 3-18 -19 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 277
-46 Enhanced graphics adapter, see Video cards Environmental requirements, F-34 Epson Consumer Information Center number, Intro-5 ERASE, 4-15 Error codes and , 3-23 preparing for moving, 3-24 -25 preparing for use, 3-23 problems, A-14 -16 setting types, 2-17 -22 types, E-1 -3 HDSIT, 3-24-25 HELP - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 278
cards MKDIR (MD), 4-23 MODE, 1-10 Modem, connecting, 1-10 Monitor, connecting, 1-4 -6 problems, A-8 -9 selecting type, 1-4, 2-6 -8 Monochrome display adapter and CRT check, C-12 -14 commands, 4-8 current directory, 4-19, 4-41 current drive, 4-4 -5 deleting files, 4-15 directories, 4-16-27 4 Index - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 279
, 3-1-2 internal commands, 4-5 loading, 4-2-3 pathnames, 4-20-22 printing files, 4-16 renaming files, 4-14 Shell, 3-20, 3-23, 4-2 -3, 4-13, 4-18 5-4-25 configuring, 5-23-25 installing, 5-4-13 memory, 5-1, 5-4, 5-23 -25 problems, A-19 -20 removing, 5-21 serial/parallel, see SP card testing, 5-25 - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 280
hard disk, 3-23 Primary partition, 4-3 PRINT, 4-16 Printer, connecting, 1-7 -10 interface check, C-28 parallel interface, 1-7 -9, 2-24 -25 problems, A-18 -19 serial interface, 1-10, 2-24-25 R RAM check, B-1 Random access memory (RAM), 2-1, 3-21, 4-43, B-1 Read only memory (ROM), B-l, C-9, F-l Read - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 281
check, B-1 Toll-free number, Intro-4 Tracks, 3-10 -13 TREE, 4-25 -27 Troubleshooting, A-1 -20 Turning off computer, 3-25, 4-3 Turning on computer, 1-15 -17 U check, C-12 -14 parallel port (on video adapter) check, C-29 problems, A-9 removing, 5-21 setting display adapter card type, 2-6-8 VGA, 1-4, - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 282
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diskette release button switch power outlet option card slots I I mouse port \ parallel port serial port - Epson Equity 386SX | User Manual - Page 284
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