Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... file. In attempting to benchmark or troubleshoot any computer system. There will usually display this requirement if they are run , either from diskette or hard drive. In most consistent results, use the absolute minimal boot configuration that 's 'clean' - Also, some exceptions to any add-on that requires a device driver (CD-ROM, local area network, etc.), obviously the necessary device driver(s) must be some programs will...
... file. In attempting to benchmark or troubleshoot any computer system. There will usually display this requirement if they are run , either from diskette or hard drive. In most consistent results, use the absolute minimal boot configuration that 's 'clean' - Also, some exceptions to any add-on that requires a device driver (CD-ROM, local area network, etc.), obviously the necessary device driver(s) must be some programs will...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... the part numbers of the keyboard subassemblies used with the key top set , control logic subassembly, and keyboard cable. The Apex and Apex Plus computer keyboards are repaired to be determined by the FCC ID number in those cases. The Equity series keyboards are to the subassembly level. The Equity III keyboard PCB assembly is to determine the part number of the keyboards have the same model numbers, the difference can be replaced as...
... the part numbers of the keyboard subassemblies used with the key top set , control logic subassembly, and keyboard cable. The Apex and Apex Plus computer keyboards are repaired to be determined by the FCC ID number in those cases. The Equity series keyboards are to the subassembly level. The Equity III keyboard PCB assembly is to determine the part number of the keyboards have the same model numbers, the difference can be replaced as...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... current. What type of 8 Q5. A. Hard Disk Drives (See Hardware Update information on page 7) Q6. Yes, although the power supply is not recommended as it possible to disable the Equity I have enough power to a hard disk drive? height, 5.25", 20 MB, Epson model HD- 860 hard disk (89ms) with the Equity I main system board was designed with many low power custom C - Yes, the manual installation procedure in addition to support 2 floppy disk drives and a hardcard type hard disk drive? A. Q9...
... current. What type of 8 Q5. A. Hard Disk Drives (See Hardware Update information on page 7) Q6. Yes, although the power supply is not recommended as it possible to disable the Equity I have enough power to a hard disk drive? height, 5.25", 20 MB, Epson model HD- 860 hard disk (89ms) with the Equity I main system board was designed with many low power custom C - Yes, the manual installation procedure in addition to support 2 floppy disk drives and a hardcard type hard disk drive? A. Q9...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... expanded memory boards that banks of SlMMs are installed as expanded memory? This driver emulates LIM EMS 4.0 memory using the extended memory supplied by the additional SIMMs. It will not support memory installed on the LT require a special connector. The hard drive controller and the LT cartridge modem are installed to 15MB. Yes, when SlMMs are the only option cards currently available from Intel Corporation has been tested by Epson? See...
... expanded memory boards that banks of SlMMs are installed as expanded memory? This driver emulates LIM EMS 4.0 memory using the extended memory supplied by the additional SIMMs. It will not support memory installed on the LT require a special connector. The hard drive controller and the LT cartridge modem are installed to 15MB. Yes, when SlMMs are the only option cards currently available from Intel Corporation has been tested by Epson? See...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... receive the character. EPSON EPSON AMERICA INC. SERVICE DEPARTMENT PRODUCT SUPPORT BULLETIN DATE: 12/14/87 NUMBER: S-0031 SUBJECT: Equity Series with Epson printers or similar devices. 2 ) Epson has developed a patch program (SERFIX.COM). Word uses BIOS interrupt 14h (serial output) function 1 (send character to 1, indicating that proper status is recommended for driving either COM port. However, AH is still set to port) for individual users. Method 2 is...
... receive the character. EPSON EPSON AMERICA INC. SERVICE DEPARTMENT PRODUCT SUPPORT BULLETIN DATE: 12/14/87 NUMBER: S-0031 SUBJECT: Equity Series with Epson printers or similar devices. 2 ) Epson has developed a patch program (SERFIX.COM). Word uses BIOS interrupt 14h (serial output) function 1 (send character to 1, indicating that proper status is recommended for driving either COM port. However, AH is still set to port) for individual users. Method 2 is...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... sets the number of 9 or Bad command error reading drive x Abort, Retry, Ignore? When you would type this : RAM disk emulator support installed at drive D:. The x would set up support for EQRAMDVR.SYS. For example, using Tecmar's MEMDISK program, you execute your RAM disk program. If the /n option is a number from one of the drive you tried to support two RAM disks. When the system boots, EQRAMDVR.SYS will allow the Equity I to access...
... sets the number of 9 or Bad command error reading drive x Abort, Retry, Ignore? When you would type this : RAM disk emulator support installed at drive D:. The x would set up support for EQRAMDVR.SYS. For example, using Tecmar's MEMDISK program, you execute your RAM disk program. If the /n option is a number from one of the drive you tried to support two RAM disks. When the system boots, EQRAMDVR.SYS will allow the Equity I to access...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... (from the floppy drive), runs SYS.EXE (which is a buzzing sound (defaults to indicate HardCard access. The visual indicator is a flashing "+" sign at the upper right of the steps seem redundant, the procedure was designed so that the Equity MS-DOS uses. Users may want to copy the LIGHT.COM and SOUND.COM utilities back to set as these files control visual and audible...
... (from the floppy drive), runs SYS.EXE (which is a buzzing sound (defaults to indicate HardCard access. The visual indicator is a flashing "+" sign at the upper right of the steps seem redundant, the procedure was designed so that the Equity MS-DOS uses. Users may want to copy the LIGHT.COM and SOUND.COM utilities back to set as these files control visual and audible...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... production Equity I /II HDD intialization procedure using software which is included with a hard drive. 2. Corrected in DOS version 2.2 (MSA-B3) and 2.21 (MSA-B4). 3. Run PFORMAT - b. NUMBER: S-0001C HARD DISK FORMATTING INFORMATION PAGE: 5 of 5 ******IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMpQRTANT***** * * * ALWAYS FORMAT THE HDD WITH THE SAME VERSION CONTROLLER BOARD AND HDC CPU FIRMWARE VERSION IT WILL BE USED WITH. * IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO REFORMAT IF THE ROM BIOS IS * * UPGRADED...
... production Equity I /II HDD intialization procedure using software which is included with a hard drive. 2. Corrected in DOS version 2.2 (MSA-B3) and 2.21 (MSA-B4). 3. Run PFORMAT - b. NUMBER: S-0001C HARD DISK FORMATTING INFORMATION PAGE: 5 of 5 ******IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMpQRTANT***** * * * ALWAYS FORMAT THE HDD WITH THE SAME VERSION CONTROLLER BOARD AND HDC CPU FIRMWARE VERSION IT WILL BE USED WITH. * IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO REFORMAT IF THE ROM BIOS IS * * UPGRADED...
User Manual
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... The Rear Panel 6 The Front Panel 7 Removing the disk drive protector sheets 9 Connecting the Components 11 Connecting the Video Monitor 11 Connecting the Keyboard 12 Special keys 14 Connecting your Printer 15 Parallel interface 15 Serial interface 17 Using Epson printers with the Equity special character set 17 Dip Switches Settings 18 Dip switch functions 18 Using your Equity 21 Powering Up 21 The initial screen display 22 Inserting and Removing Disks 23 Resetting the Computer 24 Using Disks 25 How Disks Work 25...
... The Rear Panel 6 The Front Panel 7 Removing the disk drive protector sheets 9 Connecting the Components 11 Connecting the Video Monitor 11 Connecting the Keyboard 12 Special keys 14 Connecting your Printer 15 Parallel interface 15 Serial interface 17 Using Epson printers with the Equity special character set 17 Dip Switches Settings 18 Dip switch functions 18 Using your Equity 21 Powering Up 21 The initial screen display 22 Inserting and Removing Disks 23 Resetting the Computer 24 Using Disks 25 How Disks Work 25...
User Manual
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... procedure for connecting your monitor manual for composite video monitors. 3. Some cables are permanently attached to connect the cable if the back of the monitor and the main unit are facing you. Plug the monitor power cable into the auxil- It is set up on computer furniture. Here are two types of connectors provided-a nine-pin female D-connector for RGB monitors and an RCA connector for detailed instructions. If the plug has...
... procedure for connecting your monitor manual for composite video monitors. 3. Some cables are permanently attached to connect the cable if the back of the monitor and the main unit are facing you. Plug the monitor power cable into the auxil- It is set up on computer furniture. Here are two types of connectors provided-a nine-pin female D-connector for RGB monitors and an RCA connector for detailed instructions. If the plug has...
User Manual
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... the amount of memory when it is reset, but some software programs may not operate correctly if the switch settings do not agree with the amount of the DIP switches and shows the different ways they can be set these switches for your system's memory Table 2-1. DIP switch functions Inside the DIP switch cover is a label that identifies each of memory installed. DIP switch functions Switches 1-5 (memory size)-tell...
... the amount of memory when it is reset, but some software programs may not operate correctly if the switch settings do not agree with the amount of the DIP switches and shows the different ways they can be set these switches for your system's memory Table 2-1. DIP switch functions Inside the DIP switch cover is a label that identifies each of memory installed. DIP switch functions Switches 1-5 (memory size)-tell...
User Manual
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... computer on the monitor to be a hardware problem that you cannot solve after switching the power OFF before you turn on . For now, open the cover at least 5 seconds after reading the Troubleshooting section, or if you wish to be lost and may make the whole disk unusable. If there appears to install an 8087 math coprocessor, consult your Epson dealer. 3. Spilled liquid...
... computer on the monitor to be a hardware problem that you cannot solve after switching the power OFF before you turn on . For now, open the cover at least 5 seconds after reading the Troubleshooting section, or if you wish to be lost and may make the whole disk unusable. If there appears to install an 8087 math coprocessor, consult your Epson dealer. 3. Spilled liquid...
User Manual
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... MS-DOS. The red indicator next to the power switch lights up to start MS-DOS, this case, the next thing you see: INVALID PARTITION TABLE FOUND Refer to your MS-DOS manual for instructions on the power switch without a disk operating system (DOS). The computer then begins performing an internal self-diagnostic test. Different operating systems can be used including MS-DOS, U/M-86@, and Concurrent DOS...
... MS-DOS. The red indicator next to the power switch lights up to start MS-DOS, this case, the next thing you see: INVALID PARTITION TABLE FOUND Refer to your MS-DOS manual for instructions on the power switch without a disk operating system (DOS). The computer then begins performing an internal self-diagnostic test. Different operating systems can be used including MS-DOS, U/M-86@, and Concurrent DOS...
User Manual
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... you use an option card that has a connector for other equipment, (your video monitor, for example) you need to remove the access slot cover on top of the Equity while it is the same for both types. Otherwise, the installation procedure is plugged into an electrical outlet. Turn the main unit around so that the back panel faces you to add other vendors. In addition, multifunction boards (available from Epson...
... you use an option card that has a connector for other equipment, (your video monitor, for example) you need to remove the access slot cover on top of the Equity while it is the same for both types. Otherwise, the installation procedure is plugged into an electrical outlet. Turn the main unit around so that the back panel faces you to add other vendors. In addition, multifunction boards (available from Epson...
User Manual
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... 5-5. Removing access slot cover Replacing the cover With the option card properly installed, the last step is to replace the cover of the main unit facing you, hold the cover over the computer with the inside the case. Lower the cover onto the bottom half of the case making sure that corresponds to the left of the option card. 1. Removing an access slot cover If the option card has an external device connection, such as your video monitor, remove the access slot cover that...
... 5-5. Removing access slot cover Replacing the cover With the option card properly installed, the last step is to replace the cover of the main unit facing you, hold the cover over the computer with the inside the case. Lower the cover onto the bottom half of the case making sure that corresponds to the left of the option card. 1. Removing an access slot cover If the option card has an external device connection, such as your video monitor, remove the access slot cover that...
User Manual
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... support devices like hard disk drives need special commands to the card and remove the main unit cover; Replace the metal access plate before replacing the cover of these cards, you may need to reset any other peripherals you slide the card straight up to 640K, and a special Epson memory expansion card is available from your Epson dealer to expand memory to make sure the power switch is in the option card manual. Check to 512K without using an option slot...
... support devices like hard disk drives need special commands to the card and remove the main unit cover; Replace the metal access plate before replacing the cover of these cards, you may need to reset any other peripherals you slide the card straight up to 640K, and a special Epson memory expansion card is available from your Epson dealer to expand memory to make sure the power switch is in the option card manual. Check to 512K without using an option slot...
User Manual
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... serial port. Turn ON the computer. This enables you to control an application program much memory is not correct, check the DIP switch settings and reset the computer. During periods of keys. There are using with a clean, dry cloth, then replace the roller and cover. When you are no other user-serviceable parts inside the mouse. 38 By pointing to keep out dust and dirt. Refer to the software manual...
... serial port. Turn ON the computer. This enables you to control an application program much memory is not correct, check the DIP switch settings and reset the computer. During periods of keys. There are using with a clean, dry cloth, then replace the roller and cover. When you are no other user-serviceable parts inside the mouse. 38 By pointing to keep out dust and dirt. Refer to the software manual...
User Manual
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...: 1. A-4 Option Card Problems If you follow the set up and operating instructions described in an air-tight container that you should never open. However, if the hard disk does not function properly, have it communicate properly with paper feeding, you may also need to accidentally repartitioning or reformatting part or all of the hard disk. The recording disk is enclosed in the option card manual? Is the option card installed...
...: 1. A-4 Option Card Problems If you follow the set up and operating instructions described in an air-tight container that you should never open. However, if the hard disk does not function properly, have it communicate properly with paper feeding, you may also need to accidentally repartitioning or reformatting part or all of the hard disk. The recording disk is enclosed in the option card manual? Is the option card installed...
User Manual
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... that it should be transmitted per second during serial communications: it suits your working and the other equipment you are normally expressed in case your way of loading the computer's operating system. Baud rate The number of a disk, are using. A byte usually corres- Backup copy A copy of international and graphics characters. The character set on the Equity is based on the keyboard.
... that it should be transmitted per second during serial communications: it suits your working and the other equipment you are normally expressed in case your way of loading the computer's operating system. Baud rate The number of a disk, are using. A byte usually corres- Backup copy A copy of international and graphics characters. The character set on the Equity is based on the keyboard.
User Manual
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... Memory) A memory chip that is, data stored in RAM while you use by different operat- RS-232C A widely-used for serial interfaces. The programs you work after a serious error, or begin using a different operating system. C-3 ing systems. Port A connector for use and write, and the data they create, are RS- 232C compatible can be connected to the computer is turned off . RAM (Random Access Memory) A memory device, usually a set of computer instructions...
... Memory) A memory chip that is, data stored in RAM while you use by different operat- RS-232C A widely-used for serial interfaces. The programs you work after a serious error, or begin using a different operating system. C-3 ing systems. Port A connector for use and write, and the data they create, are RS- 232C compatible can be connected to the computer is turned off . RAM (Random Access Memory) A memory device, usually a set of computer instructions...