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Epson America makes no representations or warranties, either express or implied, by or with respect to anything in this manual permission of Epson America, Inc Epson Epson is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Equity is a trademark of Epson Epson America, Inc. Torrance, California - Epson Equity IIe | 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 IIe | 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 IIe | User Manual - Page 8
Contents Introduction How to Use This Manual 2 Where to Get Help 4 Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System 1 Unpacking 1-1 Removing the 14 7 Turning On the Computer 1-16 Chapter 2 Running the Setup Program Starting the Setup Program 2-2 Continuing From an Error Message 2-3 Moving the Cursor - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 9
the Diskette Drive Type(s 2-23 Setting the Serial and Parallel Interfaces 2-25 Reviewing Your Settings 2-26 Leaving the Setup Menu 2-29 Chapter 3 Using the Equity IIe Installing MS-DOS Using a Power-on Password Changing a Power-on Password Deleting a Power-on Password Selecting the - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 10
Chapter 4 Using MS-DOS with Your Equity IIe Starting and Exiting MS-DOS 4-2 Using Drive Designators 4-3 The Current Drive 4-4 Types of the BACKUP Command 4-36 -- The MS-DOS Shell Program 4-37 Using the Epson HELP Program 4-37 Using the Epson MENU Program 4-39 Menu Program Options 4-41 v - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 11
Cards Post-installation Setup 5-2 5-3 5-4 5-7 5-12 5-20 5-21 5-22 5-24 Appendix A Troubleshooting Error Messages . . . The Computer Won't Start The Computer Locks Up Password Problems Keyboard Problems Monitor Problems Diskette Problems Diskette Drive Problems Hard Disk - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 12
Appendix B Power-on Diagnostics System Device Check B-1 Timer and CMOS RAM Check B-2 RAM Check B-3 Keyboard Controller and Keyboard Check B-4 Display Adapter Card Check B-4 Optional RAM Check B-4 Diskette Drive Seek Check B-5 Hard Disk Controller and Hard Disk Check B-5 Appendix C - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 13
Color Graphics Adapter and CRT Check Color Graphics Adapter Check Attribute Check Character Set Check 40-column Character Set Check 320x200 Graphics Mode Check 640x200 Graphics Mode Check Screen Paging Check Light Pen Check Color Video Check SyncCheck Run All Above Checks Diskette - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 14
Appendix D Physically Formatting a Hard Disk Choosing the Type of Format Reformatting a Used Disk Formatting a New Disk Selecting an Option Starting the Formatting Process Option1,Format Modifying the Defective Track Table Formatting the Disk Option 2, Destructive Surface Analysis Option - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 15
Introduction The Epson® Equity™ IIe is a versatile, high-performance, personal computer which supports multiple users and multitasking operations. In addition, you can easily upgrade your system by adding memory and installing options. The Equity IIe is available in these configurations: Li A single - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 16
each time you turn on the computer. Ask your Epson dealer for more information. (In particular, be sure to check the amount of RAM required to run MS OS/2.) How to Use This Manual This manual explains how to set up and care for your Equity IIe. It also describes how to use your computer - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 17
5 describes some of the options you can use in your Equity IIe and contains instructions for installing option cards and changing jumper settings. Appendix A contains troubleshooting tips in case you encounter any problems while using your computer. Appendix B provides information about the power - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 18
drives you can use in the Equity IIe. Appendix F gives the technical specifications for the Equity IIe. 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 IIe | User Manual - Page 19
Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System Setting up your Epson Equity IIe personal computer is easy. Just follow the seven steps in this chapter. As you set up your cartons, be sure to inspect each piece, If anything is missing or looks damaged, check with your Epson dealer. Setting Up Your System 1-1 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 20
and Shell) A Reference diskette 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 IIe | User Manual - Page 21
Removing the Diskette Drive Protector Card If your computer has a 5 '/J-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, turn the diskette drive latch up until it is horizontal. This - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 22
2 Choosing a Location Before you set up your Equity IIe, 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 components - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 23
The procedure you use to connect your monitor to 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 (video) card be installed inside the computer to control it - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 24
(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.) 1-6 Setting Up Your System - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 25
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. If the monitor has the proper type of plug, you can plug it into the AC power outlet on the back of the computer. Setting Up Your System 1-7 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 26
printer or other peripheral device to one of these interfaces, follow the instructions below. Epson offers a full range of printers; check with your dealer for more information. Using the Parallel Interface The Equity IIe parallel interface is Centronics®-compatible and uses a DB-25S connector. Most - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 27
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. Setting Up Your System 1-9 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 28
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. 1-10 Setting Up Your System - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 29
(RS-232C) port on the back of the computer. 6 5 4 3 2 1 serial port A @ i The Equity IIe uses a DB-9P male connector, so be sure you have a compatible cable. To connect a serial device, follow the the MENU program. See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for instructions. Setting Up Your System 1-11 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 30
The Equity IIe has an auxiliary port for a mouse that uses a mini DIN (6-pin) connector. To connect a mouse to the built-in mouse port and set up the computer to use it, see the manual that comes computer, See "Changing Jumper Settings" in Chapter 5 for instructions. 1-12 Setting Up Your System - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 31
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 IIe | User Manual - Page 32
- 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 cover on the lower left comer of the computer's front panel by pressing it in slightly and then releasing it. 1-14 Setting Up Your System - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 33
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. 4. Close the keyboard cable cover. Setting Up Your System 1-15 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 34
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. Always turn off the power, disconnect the computer's power cord, and wait five seconds - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 35
Never turn off or reset your computer while a disk drive light is on. This can destroy data stored on disk or make an entire disk unusable. Always wait at least five seconds after you turn off the power before you turn it on again. Turning the power off and on rapidly can damage the computer's - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 36
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 instructions in your MS-DOS Installation Guide. 1-18 Setting Up Your System - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 37
The first time you use your Equity IIe, 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 lets you set (or - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 38
and removing diskettes, see Chapter 3.) Note Be sure to make a backup copy of your Reference diskette after you run the Setup program and install MS-DOS. See Chapter 3 for instructions on how to copy diskettes. 2. Turn on your system. (Remember to turn on your monitor and any peripherals before you - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 39
option is highlighted. To select it, press Enter. The screen displays the main Setup menu: Exit Memory Display Password Auto speed Coprocessor Real-time clock Hard disk drive Diskette drive Serial / Parallel Continuing From an Error Message If your - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 40
program deletes the setting that caused the error and substitutes a setting that is more likely to match your system. The screen displays the main Setup menu: Exit Memory Display Password Auto speed Coprocessor Real-time clock Hard disk drive Diskette drive Serial / Parallel Note If you press ESC - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 41
highlight the option you want, you can press Enter to select it. Follow the instructions in the rest of this chapter to use the Setup program to define your computer's configuration. Setting the Memory Configuration The Equity IIe comes with 1MB of on-board memory. (On-board memory is memory that - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 42
Expanded Memory Specification (LIM EMS) can use expanded memory. To set your computer's memory configuration, press L to highlight Memory at the main Setup menu. You see the memory submenu: On-board memory type 5 Memory on card 0 KB The number for On-board memory type indicatesthe type - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 43
screen displays five different on-board memory configuration choices. The configuration that came with the computer or that you previously selected is highlighted. Running the Setup Program 2-7 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 44
as extended memory. 4. After you highlight the appropriate on-board memory configuration for your computer, press Enter. The screen displays the main Setup menu and the memory submenu. The memory submenu contains the new on-board memory configuration type you selected. Setting Extended Memory on - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 45
to set the type of display adapter (video) card you are using with your Equity IIe. Note With this option you select the type of display adapter card you are using-not the type of monitor. 1. At the main Setup menu, highlight Display. You see the current display adapter card type, such as - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 46
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 Ci If you have a monochrome display adapter (MDA), an MGA, or a Hercules MGA attached to a monochrome monitor - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 47
*** SAVE SETTINGS ***andpress Enter to return to the main Setup menu. Setting the Power-on Password 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 IIe. If you set a power-on password, you must enter - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 48
Follow these steps to set a power-on password (when one does not exist) and turn network server mode on or off: 1. At the main Setup menu, highlight Pas sword. This submenu appears: Power-on password Network server mode OFF 2. Press Enter. The cursor block moves to P owe r - on password. 3. Press - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 49
and turn network server mode on or off, highlight * * * * SAVE SETTINGS * * * * and press Enter to return to the main Setup menu. Note If you forget your password, there is a way to disable the password function. See "Password Problems" in Appendix A for instructions. Running the Setup Program 2-13 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 50
Setting the Auto Speed Function The Equity IIe can operate at 12 MHz or 8 MHz. You can use the CPU SPEED switch on the computer's front panel to select either speed. (See set the switch to 12 MHz, where you should be able to leave it while you load and run the program. 2-14 Running the Setup Program - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 51
vice versa, press Enter. 3. Highlight ** SAVE SETTINGS * * and press Enter to return to the main Setup menu. Changing the Math Coprocessor Setting If you have not installed an 80287 math coprocessor in your Equity IIe, you can skip this section. If you have installed a math coprocessor, you need to - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 52
time. The Equity IIe automatically changes the date for leap years. Note Another way to change the real-time clock's time and date is with 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 main Setup menu - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 53
this prompt: 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 IIe | User Manual - Page 54
digits for the month and day and four digits for the year; the Setup program automatically inserts the dashes. For example, to set the date for sure they are correct. Then press ? to return to the main Setup menu. The Setup program automatically saves the time and date when you press Enter after - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 55
you can skip this section. If you installed or removed a hard disk, follow these steps to set the computer's hard disk configuration: 1. At the main Setup menu, highlight Hard disk drive. Your current settings appear: Drive 1: Drive 2: Type 59 None The Type number indicates the type of hard disk - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 56
and the configuration of the hard disk you are installing matches one of the drive types listed in Appendix E, go to step 6. 2-20 Running the Setup Program - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 57
drive type number one number at a time PgDn increases the drive type number in increments of 10 (for example, from 47 to 57) Running the Setup Program 2-21 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 58
this same procedure for each remaining item in the settings list (the number of sectors, the precompensation cylinder, and the landing zone). 2-22 Running the Setup Program - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 59
top submenu. Highlight ** 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 IIe comes with one factory-installed diskette drive. If you removed the installed drive or added a second diskette drive - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 60
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. 2-24 Running the - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 61
its own serial or parallel port, however, 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 built-in port and the additional - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 62
, 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. Reviewing Your Settings When you finish using the - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 63
Network server mode OFF Display type EGA, MCGA, VGA or other Change settings Exit without saving ** EXIT AND SAVE ** 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 Auto speed Coprocessor Diskette - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 64
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 to remind you to set your hard disk drive configuration. Check each Setup summary screen to see if all the information is correct. You can - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 65
after you check your Setup program settings, see Appendix B or ask your dealer for assistance. After 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 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 66
This chapter describes the following procedures for using your Equity IIe computer: Ll Installing MS-DOS CI Using a components of your system and run the Setup program, you must install MS-DOS. Follow the instructions in your MS-DOS Installation Guide. The MS-DOS installation process automatically - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 67
this chapter and "Backing Up Data" in Chapter 4 for instructions on how to copy diskettes. 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 installed the Shell program when you installed MS-DOS. 3-2 Using the Equity IIe - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 68
and try to enter the correct password again. Note If you do not know the correct passward, see "Password Problems" in Appendix A. Changing a Power-on Password To change your power-on password, follow these steps: 1. If you your computer the next time you turn it on. Using the Equity IIe 3-3 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 69
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 IIe - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 70
Selecting the Operating Speed The Equity IIe can operate at two speeds: 8 MHz or 12 MHz. At 12 MHz, 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. Use the CPU SPEED switch on - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 71
Certain keys on your keyboard serve special functions when your computer is running MS-DOS or application programs. The following illustration shows the Equity IIe 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 IIe | User Manual - Page 72
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 IIe 3-7 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 73
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 IIe - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 74
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 IIe comes with a single diskette drive or one diskette drive and one hard - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 75
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 IIe - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 76
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 IIe 3-11 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 77
record, and erase music on a cassette tape. Types of Diskette Drives The Equity IIe comes with one 1.2MB diskette drive (for 5 '/+inch diskettes) or one following list describes the types of diskette drives you can use in the Equity IIe and which diskettes to use with them: cl 360KB drive-With this - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 78
on using diskettes that are the same size as the drive but have different capacities. The tables below summarize the possibilities and limitations. Using the Equity IIe 3-13 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 79
two diskette drives are not the same type. For more information on the MS-DOS COPY, XCOPY, and DISKCOPY commands, see Chapter 4. 3-14 Using the Equity IIe - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 80
your diskettes, and be sure they do not get bent. A diskette does not rotate properly in the drive if it has been damaged. Using the Equity IIe 3-15 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 81
insert a diskette into a 5 '/q-inch drive, hold it with the label facing up and and the read/write slot leading into the drive. 3-16 Using the Equity IIe - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 82
. To remove a 3 '/z-inch diskette, press the release button. The diskette pops out of the drive. Pull out the diskette and store it properly. Using the Equity IIe 3-17 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 83
new 5 i/4-inch diskettes when you buy them. 00 \ write-protect notch' To remove the write protection, peel off the write-protect tab. 3-18 Using the Equity IIe -- - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 84
so the hole is covered. Note It is a good idea to write-protect your backup copies of your MS-DOS and Reference diskettes. Using the Equity IIe 3-19 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 85
as the original MS-DOS and Reference diskettes that come with the Equity IIe, and use only the copies. Store the original diskettes in a Shell, or the MENU program. See Chapter 4, your Shell User's Guide, or your MS-DOS Reference Manual for instructions. If you have a hard disk, it is best to store - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 86
program manual for detailed instructions. If you have a hard disk and one diskette drive, you can load the operating system and application programs from the hard disk, create and store your data there, and use the diskette drive just for copying data to or from diskettes. Using the Equity IIe 3-21 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 87
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 IIe - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 88
sure 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 IIe 3-23 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 89
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 IIe - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 90
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 IIe 3-25 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 91
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: Cl up data Q The MS-DOS Shell program 0 Using the Epson HELP program Using MS-DOS with Your Equity IIe 4-1 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 92
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 ran the Setup program, the computer displays the key prompt command prompt identifies the current drive. 4-2 Using MS-DOS with Your Equity IIe - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 93
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 IIe 4-3 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 94
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 prompt new drive is also known as logging onto that drive. 4-4 Using MS-DOS with Your Equity IIe - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 95
error message. If you have a hard disk and 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 (unless see "Using Pathnames," later in this chapter.) Using MS-DOS with Your Equity IIe 4-5 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 96
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 Working 1 (5 l/4- FORMAT.COM because the current drive is drive B. 4-6 Using MS-DOS with Your Equity IIe - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 97
command: FORMAT A: /4 If you do not add the /4 switch, MS-DOS tries to format the 360KB diskette as a 1.2MB diskette. Using MS-DOS with Your Equity IIe 4-7 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 98
See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for more information on the command format and for command descriptions that explain can use the MS-DOS TIME and DATE commands. See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for instructions. The Equity IIe automatically changes the date for leap years. 4-8 Using MS-DOS with Your - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 99
the Setup program on your Reference diskette to set the correct time and date. See "'Setting the Real-time Clock" in Chapter 2 for instructions. 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 IIe 4-9 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 100
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 IIe - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 101
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 IIe 4-11 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 102
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 IIe - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 103
accidentally erase a file you want to keep. LI If you are copying to a diskette, the diskette must already be formatted. Using MS-DOS with Your Equity IIe 4-13 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 104
Enter: REN MEMO? MEMO?.OLD This command renames files such as MEMO1 and MEMO2 to MEMO1 .OLD and MEM02.0LD. See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for more information on the RENAME command. 4-14 Using MS-DOS with Your Equity IIe - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 105
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 IIe 4-15 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 106
device, such 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 hard type or purpose are kept together. 4-16 Using MS-DOS with Your Equity IIe - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 107
, you can create additional directories subordinate to those two-like this: Root directory I WORDPROC DOS I I BUSINESS PERSONAL SPDSHEET I I SALES PROJ Using MS-DOS with Your Equity IIe 4-17 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 108
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 IIe - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 109
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 IIe 4-19 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 110
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 IIe - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 111
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 IIe 4 - 2 1 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 112
change to another directory on another drive, include the drive designator in the command-like this: CD B:\WORDPROC\PERSONAL 4-22 Using MS-DOS with Your Equity IIe - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 113
-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 IIe 4-23 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 114
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 IIe - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 115
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 IIe 4-25 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 116
all the files in each subdirectory: C:\LEDGER RECEIV NOVRECV DECRECV PAYABL ISALES SALE1989 NOVSALES DECSALES SALE1990 JANSALES FEBSALES MARSALES 4-26 Using MS-DOS with Your Equity IIe - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 117
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 IIe 4-27 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 118
hard disk. Follow the instructions below for your configuration. Also see your MS-DOS Reference Manual for information about the menus instead of using commands. See your MS-DOS Shell User's Guide and "Using the Epson MENU Program," later in this chapter. Formatting Diskettes With a Hard Equity IIe - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 119
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 IIe 4-29 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 120
11 characters long and can consist of any characters or numbers, except for blank spaces and the following symbols: *\/I?[]:;.,+= 4-30 Using MS-DOS with Your Equity IIe - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 121
press Enter. 4. When the diskette is formatted, you see this message: Format complete Volume label (11 characters, ENTER for none)? Using MS-DOS with Your Equity IIe 4-31 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 122
files or groups of files. Ll You can use the DISKCOPY command to make an exact duplicate of a diskette. 4-32 Using MS-DOS with Your Equity IIe - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 123
your MS-DOS Reference Manual for information on XCOPY. Note The MS-DOS Shell and the Epson MENU program provide an easy . See your MS-DOS Shell User's Guide and "Using the Epson MENU Program," later in this chapter. instructions below for your configuration. Using MS-DOS with Your Equity IIe 4-33 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 124
two diskette drives 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 Working 1 (5 l/4-inch) or Startup (3 to copy is write-protected. (See Chapter 3 for instructions.) 4-34 Using MS-DOS with Your Equity IIe - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 125
copy the remaining data to the computer's memory (if necessary). Insert the source diskette into drive A and press any key. Using MS-DOS with Your Equity IIe 4-35 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 126
. To return files copied with the BACKUP command to the hard disk, you need to use the RESTORE command. 4-36 Using MS-DOS with Your Equity IIe - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 127
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 IIe 4-37 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 128
screen. Press the PgUp key to display the rest of the text. 3. Press ESC to exit the HELP program. 4-38 Using MS-DOS with Your Equity IIe - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 129
the HELP program after viewing the information for the last command, press ESC. Using the Epson MENU Program The Epson MENU program lets you display a menu of commonly used MS-DOS commands and select the ) diskette into drive A - and log onto that drive. Using MS-DOS with Your Equity IIe 4-39 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 130
diskettes, refer to the list of your working diskette contents in the MS-DOS Installation Guide.) 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. 4-40 Using MS-DOS with Your Equity IIe - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 131
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 IIe - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 132
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 your MS-DOS Reference Manual for detailed information about AUTOEXEC.BAT files. 4-42 Using MS-DOS with Your Equity IIe - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 133
.BAT and store it in the root directory of the hard disk or diskette from which you load MS-DOS. Using MS-DOS with Your Equity IIe 4-43 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 134
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. 4-44 Using MS-DOS with Your Equity IIe - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 135
Using Memory Beyond 640KB The Equity IIe comes with 1MB of random access memory. MS-DOS and memory. Expanded memory can be used by certain application programs (such as Lotus 1-2-3®) that support the Lotus/Intel/Microsoft Expanded Memory Specification (LIM EMS). To use expanded memory, you must - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 136
the computer. Using EEMM286.SYS EEMM286.SYS is an Epson expanded memory manager that makes the Equity IIe's expanded memory available or lets you use extended memory to emulate expanded memory, so that you can use application programs that support LIM EMS. Do not use EEMM286.SYS if you installed - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 137
optional. (You do not type any brackets when you enter this command.) The following table summarizes the EEMM286.SYS options you can use with the Equity IIe. In the table, an X indicates you can use the option in that row under the condition described in that column. EEMM286.SYS options ri3ption - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 138
KB. This example tells the computer to use 256KB of extended memory as expanded memory: DEVICE=EEMM286.SYS 256 /K 4-48 Using MS-DOS with Your Equity IIe - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 139
size parameter,) The /F switch provides compatibility with programs that support LIM Expanded Memory Specification version 3.2 but not version 4.0. if you are using on-board memory modules as expanded memory. The Equity IIe automatically tests any expanded memory on memory modules. The /W switch is - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 140
For more information on using EEMM286.SYS, see your MS-DOS Reference Manual. 4-50 Using MS-DOS with Your Equity Ile - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 141
coprocessor in your computer, ask your authorized Epson dealer to do it for you. Memory modules allow you to increase the amount of on-board memory in your computer. This chapter briefly describes the types and amounts of memory modules you can use in the Equity IIe. If you want to install memory - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 142
Equity IIe. Possible Equity Ile SIMM configurations Total on-board Socket 1 Socket 2 Socket 3 Socket 4 memory 1MB 2MB 256KB 256KB 256KB 256KB 3MB 1MB 1MB 5MB 1MB 1MB 1MB 1MB After SIMMs have been installed in your computer, you need to run the Setup Setup," - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 143
cards are compatible with the Equity IIe. This section explains how to: Q Remove the computer's cover Cl Install an option card D Change jumper settings CI Remove an option card Ci Replace the cover. Note After you install or remove an option card, see "Postinstallation Setup" at the end of this - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 144
Removing the Cover To install an option card, you need to remove the cover from your Equity IIe. 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 IIe | User Manual - Page 145
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. Installing Options 5-5 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 146
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. 5-6 Installing Options - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 147
Installing an Option Card The illustration below shows the five standard option slots inside the Equity IIe. (The video card occupies one standard slot and the SP card occupies a special additional slot, number 6.) Installing Options 5-7 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 148
its controller card as close as possible to the disk drive it is controlling. 0 Some option cards must be installed in a specific slot. Consult the instructions that come with the card to see if this is the case. 5-8 Installing Options - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 149
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 IIe | User Manual - Page 150
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 IIe | User Manual - Page 151
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 IIe | User Manual - Page 152
5. Secure the end of the card to the back of the computer with the retaining screw. Changing Jumper Settings If you change your computer's configuration, you may need to change a jumper setting in the computer. 5-12 Installing Options - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 153
A jumper is a small electrical connector that controls one of the computer's functions. A jumper's setting is determined by where the jumper is placed: either between pin A and the middle pin (position A) or between pin B and the middle pin (position B), as shown below. position A position B The - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 154
need to change any jumper settings, perform the following procedures in the order listed here, as necessary for your system: LI Follow the instructions in "Removing the Cover" earlier in this chapter to remove the computer's cover. D Change the HI card jumper setting(s) as necessary. See "Changing - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 155
D Replace any option cards you removed. See "Replacing the option cards" below. D Follow the instructions in "Replacing the Cover" later in this chapter to replace the computer's cover. Changing the HI card jumper settings The illustration below shows the location - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 156
The following illustration shows the location of jumpers J4 and J5 on the HI card. Check the table above to see which one(s) you need to change. - - 11 /il I To move a jumper from one position to the other, use your fingers or needle-nose pliers or tweezers to pull it off its current pins and gently - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 157
Removing option cards to clear the main system board To easily reach the jumpers on the main system board, you may want to remove an option card. For example, the SP card may block your access to jumper number 1. To remove the SP card, follow these steps: 1. Remove the retaining screw that secures - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 158
2. Remove the card from the slot by pulling it straight up, as shown below. Then set it on a soft surface with the components facing up. If there is an option card in slot 5, you may want to remove it to access jumper number 2. Remove the screw securing the card to the back of the computer and pull - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 159
Changing the main system board jumper settings The illustration below shows the locations of jumpers J1, J2, and J3 on the main system board. Check the table above to see which one(s) you need to change. To move a jumper from one position to the other, use your fingers or needle-nose pliers or - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 160
To replace the SP card, reinstall it in slot 6, as shown below. Secure it to the back of the computer with the retaining screw. Removing an Option Card If you later need to remove an option card, simply reverse the steps you followed to install it. Remove the screw securing the card to the back of - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 161
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 IIe | User Manual - Page 162
guidelines: cl Use the Equity IIe's Setup program to set the setup program that comes with your memory card to configure the computer for use with the installed memory card. See your memory card manual for instructions Epson utility on your Reference diskette, and SMART, the RampagePlus 286 setup - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 163
MS-DOS A> prompt and 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. Note You can also execute CORFIX from your hard disk if you copied the CORFIX utility from the Reference - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 164
to change any configuration information in the Setup program. However, it is important to run the Setup program after you install or remove any option 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- - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 165
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 IIe | User Manual - Page 166
the outlet supplies power. 3. If the electrical outlet is working and all the connections are secure but your computer still won't start, call your Epson dealer. Note If the computer starts but you can't see anything on the screen, see "Monitor Problems," later in this appendix+ A-2 Troubleshooting - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 167
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 more with the RESET button. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. 6. If resetting - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 168
Problems If you set a power-on password using the Setup correct password.) See Chapter 3 for instructions on using the password. 2. If Jumper Settings" in Chapter 5 for instructions. If you disable the password function, listed here: Cl Follow the instructions in "Changing Jumper Settings" in - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 169
When the screen displays the Operation Menu, highlight Setup and press Enter. Follow the instructions in "Setting the Power-on Password" in change or delete it, see Chapter 3 for instructions. Keyboard Problems If you are having trouble with the keyboard, check the following: 1. Troubleshooting A-5 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 170
causing problems, check in Chapter 1 for more details. Also check the monitor manual for instructions on how to connect it to the computer. 5. Make sure the documentation that came with your monitor and display adapter card for instructions. 6. If you are running an application program, see if you - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 171
the 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. Troubleshooting - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 172
also 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. 0 In a drive that has a storage capacity of 360KB, use if the diskette is write-protected. Check the program manual. A-8 Troubleshooting - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 173
drive latch is closed. Try the operation again. If the problem persists, try removing the diskette and reinserting it. This may solve the problem if the diskette was not seated properly in the drive. defective. See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for instructions on using RECOVER. Troubleshooting A-9 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 174
the necessary repairs, use the MS-DOS program CHKDSK. See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for instructions. Diskette Drive Problems Follow these steps if you are having difficulty with a diskette drive: 1. If a diskette drive head cleaning kit, available in most computer stores. A-10 Troubleshooting - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 175
Epson dealer. Hard Disk 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 MS-DOS Reference Manual for instructions on using COMPARE.) - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 176
partition on it. (See the MS-DOS Reference Manual for instructions on using FDISK.) If it does not, back hard disk. See your MS-DOS Installation Guide for instructions. If your hard disk does have an . See your MS-DOS Installation Guide for instructions. Reformatting destroys all the data currently - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 177
the data on the disk using the BACKUP command (described in the MS-DOS Reference Manual). Cl Follow the instructions in Appendix D to perform a low-level (physical) format. CI Follow the instructions in the MS-DOS Installation Guide to install MS-DOS on the hard disk. 7. If you have installed a hard - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 178
Software Problems If you are having trouble with an application program software manual to see if your application program must run at the slower speed, and change the CPU operating speed if necessary. (See Chapter 3 for instructions on it. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. A-14 Troubleshooting - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 179
problem persists and you need more detailed information, check your printer manual 1 or your printer manual for instructions on how to connect instructions on how to set the serial and parallel ports using the Setup manual and the MS-DOS Reference Manual for more details. Troubleshooting A-15 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 180
contact the place where you bought the printer. Option Card Problems If you install an option card and it is not 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-16 Troubleshooting - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 181
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 diskette - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 182
RAM. If the information contained in the RAM does not match the actual system installation, it displays this message: 161-System options not set (Run SETUP in REFERENCE DISK) If the system clock has not been set, you see this message: 163-Time & Date not set (Run - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 183
the information stored in the CMOS RAM. To do this, run the Setup program on your Reference diskette. See Chapter 2 for instructions. RAM Check The computer next begins to check the RAM installed on 2 The program also displays the number of the segment causing the problem. Power-on Diagnostics B-3 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 184
Next, the computer checks the keyboard controller and keyboard for problems, such as failure of one of the keys to release after you use Ctrl Alt Del to reset the computer, and does not necessarily indicate a problem. If the computer finds another failure, you see one of these messages: 303-Keyboard - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 185
you insert the diskette, run the System diagnostics program on your Reference diskette and select option 6 from the Device List. See Appendix C for instructions. Hard Disk Controller and Hard Disk Check The computer next checks the hard disk controller card and drive unit. If it finds a malfunction - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 186
Appendix C Performing System Diagnostics This appendix describes how to check the operation of the main unit and peripheral devices of your Equity IIe. 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 IIe | User Manual - Page 187
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 IIe | User Manual - Page 188
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. Note If your system uses an EGA or VGA card with a color monitor, your device list should include - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 189
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 T, J, t, or + to highlight the option or you can type the number of - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 190
You see this menu: 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 and CRT 7 - Math coprocessor 12 - Alternate serial port 21 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 191
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: 1 - Add device 2 - Delete device 0 - Finish modification If the list is correct, select 0. You - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 192
an error occurs during a test, the test stops at that 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 want a printout of the error message(s) ? (Y/N) To continue without printing - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 193
is not ready, the following message and prompt appear: Printer is not installed correctly. Install correctly before entering. Continue ? (Y/N) Correct the problem and select Y to continue printing, or select N to cancel printing. After printing the error message, the program displays this prompt - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 194
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 memory. If any settings are incorrect, use the Setup program (described in Chapter 2) to define the - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 195
the following: 000640 KB 0K 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. Nate Extended memory, which is normally not available to MS-DOS - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 196
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 Manual. If any key is incorrect, press End and Enter. Make a copy of the error code and message, or print them out, and contact your Epson dealer or service - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 197
0-Exit If an error occurs during any of these tests, record the error code and message, or print them out. Then contact your Epson dealer or service center. Monochrome Adapter Check To check the monochrome adapter, select 1. The program checks the video RAM (display memory) on the display adapter by - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 198
display correct ? (Y/N) After 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. Performing System Diagnostics C-13 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 199
and horizontal 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 end the test that allow you to identify particular problems related to the color display. C-14 Performing System Diagnostics - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 200
0-Exit If an error occurs during any of these tests, record the error code and message, or print them out. Then contact your Epson dealer or service center. Color Graphics Adapter Check To check the color graphics adapter, select 1. The program checks the video RAM (display memory) on the display - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 201
colors are not correct, adjust the controls on 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 are included in the internal character generator of - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 202
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 IIe | User Manual - Page 203
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 IIe | User Manual - Page 204
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 IIe | User Manual - Page 205
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 IIe | User Manual - Page 206
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 IIe | User Manual - Page 207
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. Sync Check This test is provided for service purposes only. If you accidentally select this option, press any key to end the test. C-22 Performing - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 208
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 IIe | User Manual - Page 209
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. Sequential Seek Check This test checks the ability of the read/write heads to locate any part of the diskette. This action by - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 210
Select option 1 from the menu to start this test. The program displays the number of each track it finds. For example, with a 1.2MB diskette, the first message you see is: Current track is 79 The track number counts down (from 39 or 79) to 0. The seek is performed by each head, so you see the count - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 211
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 IIe | User Manual - Page 212
RAM to ensure that a coprocessor is installed. If the coprocessor is missing, or if you have not changed the setting in CMOS RAM with the Setup program, an error occurs and the test ends. Performing System Diagnostics C-27 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 213
If the coprocessor is installed, the program runs a series of checks on the precision with which the coprocessor performs calculations and handles exceptions. Parallel Port (Printer Interface) Check Use this option to test the operation of the primary parallel printer port. To perform the test, you - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 214
This test is similar to the Parallel Port Check. For more details, see the description of the Parallel Port (Printer Interface) Check. 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 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 215
Insert the loop-back connector. Then select Y to start the check. 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 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 216
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 IIe | User Manual - Page 217
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 IIe | User Manual - Page 218
Use 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 IIe | User Manual - Page 219
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 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 220
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 IIe | User Manual - Page 221
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 IIe | User Manual - Page 222
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 IIe | User Manual - Page 223
Error codes and messages 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 509 LIGHT PEN ERROR 510 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 224
Error codes ad messages 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 WRITE ERROR 1703 READ ERROR - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 225
- C-40 Performing System Diagnostics - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 226
manufacturer. If your Equity IIe came with a hard disk, that disk has 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 IIe | User Manual - Page 227
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 IIe | User Manual - Page 228
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 IIe | User Manual - Page 229
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 IIe | User Manual - Page 230
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 IIe | User Manual - Page 231
For the hard disk in the Equity IIe, it is best to accept the recommended skewed sector (also 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 IIe | User Manual - Page 232
The program now allows you to edit the table of defective tracks: Cylinder Head Cylinder Head Cylinder Head Cylinder Head Cylinder Head 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 leave the - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 233
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 IIe | User Manual - Page 234
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 IIe | User Manual - Page 235
data on the track that produces the error is destroyed. For this reason, if you think that an unfflagged 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 IIe | User Manual - Page 236
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 IIe | User Manual - Page 237
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 IIe | User Manual - Page 238
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 IIe | User Manual - Page 239
D-14 Physically Formatting a Hard Disk - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 240
your Equity IIe. 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 IIe | User Manual - Page 241
E-2 Hard Disk Drive Types - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 242
area. Types 48 through 58 are allocated at 0FD2F1 h to 0FDFF0h. extended Hard Drive Parameter area. The factory-installed hard disk drive types for the Equity IIe are number 59 (40.7MB) and number 60 (1OOMB). The settings for types 59,60.61, and 63 are stored in the computers BIOS, so - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 243
E-4 Hard Disk Drive Types - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 244
board; expandable using 256KB or 1MB SIMMs to 2MB, 3MB, or 5MB (maximum) ROM 64KB Math coprocessor 80287 (8 MHz) support; coprocessor is optional Controllers Diskette Hard disk Supports up to two drives in any of four formats: double-density, 360KB; highdensity, 1.2MB; double-density, 720KB; or - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 245
Interfaces Serial Parallel Auxiliary Option slots Speaker Clock/calendar RAM Power Supply Mass Storage Standard RS-232C, programmable, asynchronous; DB-9P male connector Standard 8-bit parallel; DB-25S female connector Mini DIN (6-pin) connector for IRQ 12 mouse or other device Five standard input/ - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 246
Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional 5 l/4-inch diskette drive, 1.2MB (highdensity) storage capacity 5 l/4-inch diskette drive, 360KB (doubledensity) storage capacity 3 '/l-inch diskette drive, 1.44MB (highdensity) storage capacity 3 '/l-inch diskette drive, 720KB (doubledensity) - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 247
Humidity Operating range: 20% to 80%, non-condensing Storage range: 5% to 95%, non-condensing 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 hard disk - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 248
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. Application program A software program designed to perform a specific task, such as - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 249
Auto speed The Equity IIe feature that enables it to automatically switch from 12 MHz to 8 MHz when accessing the diskette drive (for copy-protected programs). Backup An extra copy - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 250
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 IIe | User Manual - Page 251
that tells you MS-DOS is loaded and ready to receive instructions. The default command prompt displays the current drive and directory. If you are logged onto drive A, the command prompt looks like this: A>. Configuration The particular setup of a group of components. For example, a typical system - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 252
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 output operations. Current directory The directory where MS-DOS executes - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 253
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 override it temporarily by changing a setting or you reset the default value itself. Default directory - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 254
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 particular area on a disk; part of a structure for organizing files into groups. A directory listing shows the name, - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 255
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 IIe | User Manual - Page 256
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 IIe | User Manual - Page 257
Graphics Lines, angles, curves, and other nonalphanumeric data. Hard disk The enclosed unit used to store data permanently. Unlike a diskette, it is fixed in place. It can process data more rapidly and store many more files than a diskette. Also called fixed disk. Hardware Any physical component of - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 258
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 that connects two pins on an option card or the main system board to activate a particular - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 259
. 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 IIe operates at 8 MHz or 12 MHz. Memory The area where your computer stores data. Memory contents can be permanent and inalterable (ROM) or - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 260
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 that allows a computer to transmit signals over telephone lines so it can send and - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 261
in the memory banks on the computer's main system board. The Equity IIe comes with 1MB of on-board memory. Operating speed The speed at which the central processing unit can execute commands. The Equity IIe can run at 8 MHz or 12 MHz. Operating system A collection of - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 262
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 conditions to look for and specifies information such as what data you want to process and where to locate or store a file. - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 263
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 IIe | User Manual - Page 264
Read To move data from one area to another. For example, when you open a text file stored on disk, the computer reads the data from the disk and displays it on the screen. Read/write head The physical device inside a disk drive that reads and records data on the magnetic surface of a disk. Real-time - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 265
Root directory The top-level directory in MS-DOS, designated by a \ (backslash). All other directories are subdirectories of the root directory or of other subdirectories. RS-232C A widely-used, standard type of serial interface. You can easily connect an RS-232C-compatible device to the computer. - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 266
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 directory or group of files that branches down from another subdirectory or from the root directory. Switch - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 267
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 40 tracks on each side of a doublesided 360KB diskette and 80 tracks on each side of a doublesided 720KB diskette. The number of tracks on a - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 268
Index A Absolute pathname, 4-20 -21 Alternate parallel port check, C-28 -29 Alternate serial port check, C-31 APPEND, 4-22 Auto speed function, 2-14 -15,3-5 AUTOEXEC.BAT, 4-5, 4-10, 4-42-44 B Backing up data, 3-20 -22, 3-24, 4-32-37 with BACKUP, 3-24, 4-36-37 with DISKCOPY, 3-20, 3-24, 4-36-37 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 269
3-15 -16 compatibility, 3-12 -14 configuring, 2-23 -24 drive and controller check, C-23 -27 how they work, 3-10 -12 inserting diskettes, 3-16 -18 problems, A-10 -11 protector card, 1-3 removingdiskettes, 3-16 -18 seek check, B-5 setting types, 2-23-24 single, 3-21, 4-31 -32, 4-34 -36 types, 3-12 -14 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 270
Enhanced graphics adapter, see Video cards Environmental requirements, F-3 -4 Epson Consumer Information Center number, Intro-4 ERASE, 4-15 Error codes and , 3-23 preparing for moving, 3-24 -25 preparing for use, 3-23, 4-3 problems, A-1 1-13 setting configuration, 2-19 -23 types, E-1 -3 HDSIT, 3-24 - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 271
program, 3-20, 4-39 -41 MGA card, see Video cards MKDIR (MD), 4-23 MODE, 1-11 Modem, connecting, 1-11 Monitor, connecting, 1-5 -7 problems, A-6 -7 selecting type, 1-5, 2-10 -11 Monochrome display adapter and CRT check, C-11 -14 Monochrome graphics adapter card, see Video cards Mouse - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 272
speed, 2-14 -15, 3-5 Operation Menu, 2-2 Optional RAM check, B-4 Option cards, 5-1, 5-3 -24 configuring, 5-24 installing, 5-3-12 memory, 5-1, 5-22 -23 problems, A-16 removing, 5-20 serial/parallel, see SP card testing, 5-24 video, see Video cards Option slots, 5-3, 5-7, F-2 Options, installing - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 273
2-25-26 SETMODE, 1-11 Setting up, 1-1-18 Setup menu, 2-34 Setup program, 2-1 -29, 4-48, E-1 auto-speed 4-28, 4-33, 4-37 SIMMs, 5-1 -2 Software problems, A-14 Special keys, 3-6-7 Specifications, F-14 Speed, -4 Tracks, 3-10 TREE, 4-25-27 Troubleshooting, A-1 -16 Turning off computer, 3-25, 4-3 Turning - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 274
U Unpacking the system, 1-1 -3 V Video cards, CGA, 1-5 color graphics adapter and CRT check, C- 14-23 compatibility, 1-5 EGA, 1-5, 2-10 -11 Hercules graphics card, 1-5, 2-10 installing, 5-7 -12, 5-21 -22, 5-24 MGA, 1-5, 2-10 monochrome display adapter and CRT check, C-11 -14 parallel port (on video - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 275
power light diskette drive light hard disk light diskette drive / I \ power button I I key board cable socket I \ I \ RESET CPU SPEED button switch I I hard disk or diskette drive slot power outlet mouse port parallel port - Epson Equity IIe | User Manual - Page 276
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