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...18 SignalGND Serial Port Connector, CN11 25 i&al GND serial Port Gm7lectur Pin Assignments -w #n s(orul 1 Data carrim tied 2 Receive dala 6 7 -Raeqrweslatosd4Kyld 3 Transmit c?ah 4 Defa terminal rem?y 5 NUlJSd 8 clmrtoserKl 0 Ring tndii Key board and Mouse Connector, CN4 and CN3 Pin 6. ,Pin 6 mm# Pin Pin 1 386/33 PLUS-2 s o c k e t s connectot !Y!Y92 Equity..., second mounted horizontally Other devices Half-height tape drive, CDROM, or other storage device; EQUITY 386/33 PLUS Hard disk drives 31h-inch form factor hard disk drive(s), up to half height size; ...
...18 SignalGND Serial Port Connector, CN11 25 i&al GND serial Port Gm7lectur Pin Assignments -w #n s(orul 1 Data carrim tied 2 Receive dala 6 7 -Raeqrweslatosd4Kyld 3 Transmit c?ah 4 Defa terminal rem?y 5 NUlJSd 8 clmrtoserKl 0 Ring tndii Key board and Mouse Connector, CN4 and CN3 Pin 6. ,Pin 6 mm# Pin Pin 1 386/33 PLUS-2 s o c k e t s connectot !Y!Y92 Equity..., second mounted horizontally Other devices Half-height tape drive, CDROM, or other storage device; EQUITY 386/33 PLUS Hard disk drives 31h-inch form factor hard disk drive(s), up to half height size; ...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...main pcb on RtSide) (1" from the video card being used. Changing Hardware jumpers for monochrome support. The system will reboot and load to 18.44KHz. PSB No: S-0162 Page: 3 of the screen. A.) Power down the system and change the hardware jumpers for Monochrome Video Support.... When the adapter was not moved to the MDA's video port. Epson MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows 3.1 and Lotus 3.1 were tested without any operation or video errors. 7. Setting the J4 jumper to the Monochrome setting...
...main pcb on RtSide) (1" from the video card being used. Changing Hardware jumpers for monochrome support. The system will reboot and load to 18.44KHz. PSB No: S-0162 Page: 3 of the screen. A.) Power down the system and change the hardware jumpers for Monochrome Video Support.... When the adapter was not moved to the MDA's video port. Epson MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows 3.1 and Lotus 3.1 were tested without any operation or video errors. 7. Setting the J4 jumper to the Monochrome setting...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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PSB No.: S-0062I Page: 1 of 18 VER PART # 031892 Y707590802 061892 201078300 EQUITY 386/33 PLUS DESC TYPE LOC REASON AMI 27C512 U29 INITIAL RELEASE AMI 27C512 U29 Rapid keystrokes on all areas of the keyboard may cause intermittent system boot failure. VER PART # 1.149A ENDEAVOR / EQUITY 4 DESC AWARD TYPE LOC REASON 27C010 U8 INITIAL RELEASE VER...
PSB No.: S-0062I Page: 1 of 18 VER PART # 031892 Y707590802 061892 201078300 EQUITY 386/33 PLUS DESC TYPE LOC REASON AMI 27C512 U29 INITIAL RELEASE AMI 27C512 U29 Rapid keystrokes on all areas of the keyboard may cause intermittent system boot failure. VER PART # 1.149A ENDEAVOR / EQUITY 4 DESC AWARD TYPE LOC REASON 27C010 U8 INITIAL RELEASE VER...
User Manual
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... 4-4 Setting the Jumpers 4-4 Replacing the Battery 4-7 Installing an Option Card 4-11 Removing an Option Card 4-15 Using the Alternate VGA Interface 4-16 Adding Memory Modules 4-18 Installing Memory Modules 4-19 Removing Memory Modules 4-22 Installing a Math Coprocessor 4-23 Removing a Math Coprocessor 4-26 Post-installation Setup for Memory Cards 4-26 Using the...
... 4-4 Setting the Jumpers 4-4 Replacing the Battery 4-7 Installing an Option Card 4-11 Removing an Option Card 4-15 Using the Alternate VGA Interface 4-16 Adding Memory Modules 4-18 Installing Memory Modules 4-19 Removing Memory Modules 4-22 Installing a Math Coprocessor 4-23 Removing a Math Coprocessor 4-26 Post-installation Setup for Memory Cards 4-26 Using the...
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... Tests B-8 Selecting Multiple Tests B-8 Running the Tests B-10 Memory Diagnostics B-12 Hard Disk Diagnostics B-13 Hard Disk Parameters B-14 Hard Disk Format B-17 Media Analysis B-18 Performance Test B-18 Seek Test B-18 Read/Verity Test B-19 Check Test Cylinder B-19 Force Bad Tracks B-19 Hard Disk Error Messages B-19 ix
... Tests B-8 Selecting Multiple Tests B-8 Running the Tests B-10 Memory Diagnostics B-12 Hard Disk Diagnostics B-13 Hard Disk Parameters B-14 Hard Disk Format B-17 Media Analysis B-18 Performance Test B-18 Seek Test B-18 Read/Verity Test B-19 Check Test Cylinder B-19 Force Bad Tracks B-19 Hard Disk Error Messages B-19 ix
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... C-10 Diskette Problems C-12 Diskette Drive Problems C-14 Hard Disk Problems C-15 Installing the Drive C-16 Preparing the Drive C-17 Accessing Data on the Drive C-18 Software Problems C-18 Printer Problems C-20 Option Card Problems C-21 Mouse Problems C-22 Memory Module Problems C-23 Battery Problems C-23 Math Coprocessor Problems C-24 Glossary Index x
... C-10 Diskette Problems C-12 Diskette Drive Problems C-14 Hard Disk Problems C-15 Installing the Drive C-16 Preparing the Drive C-17 Accessing Data on the Drive C-18 Software Problems C-18 Printer Problems C-20 Option Card Problems C-21 Mouse Problems C-22 Memory Module Problems C-23 Battery Problems C-23 Math Coprocessor Problems C-24 Glossary Index x
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... four or more platters stacked on the type of hard disk. 1-8 Using Your Computer A disk is further divided by sectors, which can have 8,9,15, or 18 sectors per side than a diskette, but the number of tracks depends on each side, and double-sided, high-density diskettes have either 40 or 80...
... four or more platters stacked on the type of hard disk. 1-8 Using Your Computer A disk is further divided by sectors, which can have 8,9,15, or 18 sectors per side than a diskette, but the number of tracks depends on each side, and double-sided, high-density diskettes have either 40 or 80...
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... erase it just as A, $, or 3. 0 1.2MB drive-Use 5¼-inch, double-sided, high-density, 96 TPI, 1.2MB diskettes. These diskettes contain 80 tracks per side, 18 sectors per track, and hold up to 1.2MB of information (approximately 500 pages of text). Each byte represents a single character, such as you can access...
... erase it just as A, $, or 3. 0 1.2MB drive-Use 5¼-inch, double-sided, high-density, 96 TPI, 1.2MB diskettes. These diskettes contain 80 tracks per side, 18 sectors per track, and hold up to 1.2MB of information (approximately 500 pages of text). Each byte represents a single character, such as you can access...
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When the diskette pops out, remove it and store it clicks into place. Slide the diskette into the drive, as shown in the following illustration. When you have a 3½-inch diskette drive, insert the diskette with the label facing up and the metal shutter leading into the drive until it properly. 1-18 Using Your Computer then press the release button. If you want to remove the diskette, make sure the drive light is off;
When the diskette pops out, remove it and store it clicks into place. Slide the diskette into the drive, as shown in the following illustration. When you have a 3½-inch diskette drive, insert the diskette with the label facing up and the metal shutter leading into the drive until it properly. 1-18 Using Your Computer then press the release button. If you want to remove the diskette, make sure the drive light is off;
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Reconnect the computer to an electrical outlet. 3-18 Accessing Internal Components Then reconnect the power cable to the back of the computer and to the monitor, printer, keyboard, and any other peripheral devices you have. Lower the cover onto the computer and press it down firmly to the computer. 5. 3. Turn the large screw on the back panel clockwise to secure the cover to form a tight seal. 4.
Reconnect the computer to an electrical outlet. 3-18 Accessing Internal Components Then reconnect the power cable to the back of the computer and to the monitor, printer, keyboard, and any other peripheral devices you have. Lower the cover onto the computer and press it down firmly to the computer. 5. 3. Turn the large screw on the back panel clockwise to secure the cover to form a tight seal. 4.
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... ensure reliability and compatibility. 4-18 Installing and Removing Options By installing 4MB SIMMs (single inline memory modules), you should use any 4MB SIMM that operate at the same speed. however, you can use Epson SIMM option kits to have your components; so read this section. Ll The Equity 386/33 PLUS can increase the memory in...
... ensure reliability and compatibility. 4-18 Installing and Removing Options By installing 4MB SIMMs (single inline memory modules), you should use any 4MB SIMM that operate at the same speed. however, you can use Epson SIMM option kits to have your components; so read this section. Ll The Equity 386/33 PLUS can increase the memory in...
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... securing the hard disk drive mounting plate to reinstall the drive, set it aside and see "Installing or Removing a Drive in its original packing materials. 5-18 Installing and Removing Drives If you do not bend the pins. 3.
... securing the hard disk drive mounting plate to reinstall the drive, set it aside and see "Installing or Removing a Drive in its original packing materials. 5-18 Installing and Removing Drives If you do not bend the pins. 3.
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Power Supply Type Input ranges Maximum 145W, fan-cooled, automatic input voltage sensing 100VAC to 125VAC and 200 to 240 VAC +5 VDC at 18 Amps, +12 VDC at 4.2 Amps -12 VDC at 0.3 Amps, -5 VDC at 0.3 Amps Mass Storage Three half-height drives maximum (one vertical mount and two horizontal ...
Power Supply Type Input ranges Maximum 145W, fan-cooled, automatic input voltage sensing 100VAC to 125VAC and 200 to 240 VAC +5 VDC at 18 Amps, +12 VDC at 4.2 Amps -12 VDC at 0.3 Amps, -5 VDC at 0.3 Amps Mass Storage Three half-height drives maximum (one vertical mount and two horizontal ...
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... 64KB of data 15 times and counts the number of timer ticks using this formula: Seek time = (# timer ticks x 1000) / 18.2 x 200 The number of data transferred. B-18 Performing System Diagnostics Media Analysis This test identifies the bad tracks on the hard disk by determining the data transfer rate and... track-to -track seek time in milliseconds using this formula: Transfer rate = (64KB x 15 x 18.2) / # timer ticks The program measures track-to -track seek time based on the transfer size, the seek count, and the amount of seeks in ...
... 64KB of data 15 times and counts the number of timer ticks using this formula: Seek time = (# timer ticks x 1000) / 18.2 x 200 The number of data transferred. B-18 Performing System Diagnostics Media Analysis This test identifies the bad tracks on the hard disk by determining the data transfer rate and... track-to -track seek time in milliseconds using this formula: Transfer rate = (64KB x 15 x 18.2) / # timer ticks The program measures track-to -track seek time based on the transfer size, the seek count, and the amount of seeks in ...
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... and then use a disk compaction utility to reorganize the files on your disk. If you don't have a hard disk, make sure you have a physical problem. C-18 Troubleshooting If the application program does not start, check that you are following solutions: 1. See "Hard Disk Format" in drive A. Contact your files back onto...
... and then use a disk compaction utility to reorganize the files on your disk. If you don't have a hard disk, make sure you have a physical problem. C-18 Troubleshooting If the application program does not start, check that you are following solutions: 1. See "Hard Disk Format" in drive A. Contact your files back onto...
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... the computer's option slots to divide the disk into the system board of computers, from being changed by placing a write-protect tab over its contents. 18 Glossary Video card A display adapter card that supports multitasking and is write-protected, you are going to install a video card if you cannot erase, change...
... the computer's option slots to divide the disk into the system board of computers, from being changed by placing a write-protect tab over its contents. 18 Glossary Video card A display adapter card that supports multitasking and is write-protected, you are going to install a video card if you cannot erase, change...
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... VGA, A-1 Break, 1-4 C Cable(s), battery, 4-8 diskette drive, 3-63 -15 -16, 5-22 -26 hard disk drive, 3-6, 3-15 -16, 5-12 -14, 5-18, 5-23 power supply, 3-8, 3-11 -12, 5-25, 5-26 Cache, memory, A-1 Cards, display adapter, see Video cards memory, 4-1, 4-11 -16, 4-26 -28 ... ,2-1 Copying, diskettes, 1-16, 1-19 files, 1-1, 1-11, 1-16, 1-19, 1-21 Copy-protected programs, 2-2-3 CORFIX, 1-1, 4-27 Cover, removing, 3-2 -4 replacing, 3-17-18 CPU, A-l CPU speed, see Processor speed CTRL ALT +, 2-4, 2-6 CTRL ALT -, 2-4, 2-6 CTRL ALT DEL, 1-5, C-7 CTRL BREAK, 1-4 CTRL C, 1-4 Customer Resource Center number,...
... VGA, A-1 Break, 1-4 C Cable(s), battery, 4-8 diskette drive, 3-63 -15 -16, 5-22 -26 hard disk drive, 3-6, 3-15 -16, 5-12 -14, 5-18, 5-23 power supply, 3-8, 3-11 -12, 5-25, 5-26 Cache, memory, A-1 Cards, display adapter, see Video cards memory, 4-1, 4-11 -16, 4-26 -28 ... ,2-1 Copying, diskettes, 1-16, 1-19 files, 1-1, 1-11, 1-16, 1-19, 1-21 Copy-protected programs, 2-2-3 CORFIX, 1-1, 4-27 Cover, removing, 3-2 -4 replacing, 3-17-18 CPU, A-l CPU speed, see Processor speed CTRL ALT +, 2-4, 2-6 CTRL ALT -, 2-4, 2-6 CTRL ALT DEL, 1-5, C-7 CTRL BREAK, 1-4 CTRL C, 1-4 Customer Resource Center number,...
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..., 1-11, 1-19, B-21 -22 highdensity, 1-9 -10 how they work, 1-7 -9 inserting, 1-16 -18 Labelling, 1-11, 1-13 problems, C-12 -14 read/write slot, 1-12 removing, 1-16-18 storing, 1-13 swapping, 1-16 system, 1-16, 1-21 types, 1-9 -11 write-protecting, 1-12, 1-14... -15 Display adapter, see Video cards and VGA port Display screen, see Monitor Doubledensity diskettes, 1-9 -10 Doublesided diskettes, 1-9 -10 Drives, see Diskette drive or Hard disk E EDIT, 2-1 EDLIN, 2-1 Environmental requirements, A-4 Epson...
..., 1-11, 1-19, B-21 -22 highdensity, 1-9 -10 how they work, 1-7 -9 inserting, 1-16 -18 Labelling, 1-11, 1-13 problems, C-12 -14 read/write slot, 1-12 removing, 1-16-18 storing, 1-13 swapping, 1-16 system, 1-16, 1-21 types, 1-9 -11 write-protecting, 1-12, 1-14... -15 Display adapter, see Video cards and VGA port Display screen, see Monitor Doubledensity diskettes, 1-9 -10 Doublesided diskettes, 1-9 -10 Drives, see Diskette drive or Hard disk E EDIT, 2-1 EDLIN, 2-1 Environmental requirements, A-4 Epson...
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...B-17, C-17 physical formatting, B-17, C-17 precautions, 1-21 preparing for moving, 1-21-22 preparing for use, 1-20 problems, C-15 -18 removing, 5-1 -27 slave drive, 5-4, 5-6 specifications, A-2-3 storage capacity, 1-20 tests, B-13 -20 using, 1-20 -22 HDSIT, l-l, 1-...21-22 Heads, read/write, 1-9,1-21 -22 Help, where to get, Intro-2 Highdensity diskette, 1-9 -10 I Identifying your system, C-1 -2 Inserting diskettes, 1-16 -18 Installing options, 4-1 -28 Interfaces, A-2 J Jumper settings, 4-4 -6, 5-4 -6 K Keyboard, check, El 1 controller check, C-2 diagnostics, B-11 layout, A-4 problems, C-10...
...B-17, C-17 physical formatting, B-17, C-17 precautions, 1-21 preparing for moving, 1-21-22 preparing for use, 1-20 problems, C-15 -18 removing, 5-1 -27 slave drive, 5-4, 5-6 specifications, A-2-3 storage capacity, 1-20 tests, B-13 -20 using, 1-20 -22 HDSIT, l-l, 1-...21-22 Heads, read/write, 1-9,1-21 -22 Help, where to get, Intro-2 Highdensity diskette, 1-9 -10 I Identifying your system, C-1 -2 Inserting diskettes, 1-16 -18 Installing options, 4-1 -28 Interfaces, A-2 J Jumper settings, 4-4 -6, 5-4 -6 K Keyboard, check, El 1 controller check, C-2 diagnostics, B-11 layout, A-4 problems, C-10...
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... time parameters, B-3 -9 S Sector, 1-8 Serial, interface, A-2 port test, B-24 -25 Shadow RAM, A-1 SHARE, 2-8 SIMMS, configuring memory on, 4-19 installing, 4-1, 4-18 -22 problems, C-23 removing, 4-22 -23 specifications, 4-18-19, A-1 Slave drive, 5-4, 5-6 Slow speed, 2-2 -6 Software problems, C-18 -19 Speaker, A-2 Special keys, 1-24 Specifications, A-1 -5 Speed, 2-2-6, C-19 Stopping a command, 1-4 Subassembly, installing, 3-9 -16 removing, 3-5 -8 System, BIOS, C-1 -2 board, 4-3 board...
... time parameters, B-3 -9 S Sector, 1-8 Serial, interface, A-2 port test, B-24 -25 Shadow RAM, A-1 SHARE, 2-8 SIMMS, configuring memory on, 4-19 installing, 4-1, 4-18 -22 problems, C-23 removing, 4-22 -23 specifications, 4-18-19, A-1 Slave drive, 5-4, 5-6 Slow speed, 2-2 -6 Software problems, C-18 -19 Speaker, A-2 Special keys, 1-24 Specifications, A-1 -5 Speed, 2-2-6, C-19 Stopping a command, 1-4 Subassembly, installing, 3-9 -16 removing, 3-5 -8 System, BIOS, C-1 -2 board, 4-3 board...