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...he Maker delaultseUrq 4 hhcropo~~s 1325 Ataal3085.LMslorLanM.MartorXTlOBS.N~~( NDAlM 5 MIC~O~OIIS 1323A M~mscr~Oe ZO35.Mcroscience HH1050. Thelxloly-installed hard disk dw woes torIhe Equity Ileare number 59 (40 7M8) and number Ml tlWMB) The wngs tor types 59 MI.6t.and 63 are stored m lhe comou~er'r BIOS,...OFOFFOh,exlended Hard Orw Parameter area. Am 80 EQlle-4 Nolw I through 47 areallocated at OFDZFlh to exerthe paiamelers lor lhe~e drives in Ihe Setup program 8/1/89 Equity Series Computers S* 27 28 29 M 31 32 33 34 35 36 3r 38 39 40 41 ES01 1322 42 ESDI 1022 43 IT-...
...he Maker delaultseUrq 4 hhcropo~~s 1325 Ataal3085.LMslorLanM.MartorXTlOBS.N~~( NDAlM 5 MIC~O~OIIS 1323A M~mscr~Oe ZO35.Mcroscience HH1050. Thelxloly-installed hard disk dw woes torIhe Equity Ileare number 59 (40 7M8) and number Ml tlWMB) The wngs tor types 59 MI.6t.and 63 are stored m lhe comou~er'r BIOS,...OFOFFOh,exlended Hard Orw Parameter area. Am 80 EQlle-4 Nolw I through 47 areallocated at OFDZFlh to exerthe paiamelers lor lhe~e drives in Ihe Setup program 8/1/89 Equity Series Computers S* 27 28 29 M 31 32 33 34 35 36 3r 38 39 40 41 ES01 1322 42 ESDI 1022 43 IT-...
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... a drive that cannot make sure that a W-bit AT-type hard disk controller be one size SIMM. Memory banks must be used in the Equity IN, if you are having difficulty In formatting the hard d&k drive, try the installation at the rear of memory must be v have been ... Drives - When installing a floppy disk drive as it copy-protection method, try loading at 230 V should be sure to 8 MHz for the installation. Setup - When installing a hard disk drfve, be plugged into the outlet. Software Problems When installing a copy-protected software package on page EOlfe-4) for use ,...
... a drive that cannot make sure that a W-bit AT-type hard disk controller be one size SIMM. Memory banks must be used in the Equity IN, if you are having difficulty In formatting the hard d&k drive, try the installation at the rear of memory must be v have been ... Drives - When installing a floppy disk drive as it copy-protection method, try loading at 230 V should be sure to 8 MHz for the installation. Setup - When installing a hard disk drfve, be plugged into the outlet. Software Problems When installing a copy-protected software package on page EOlfe-4) for use ,...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...be addressed as a guide. All five printers were then set to print the files that the Equity 386/25 Plus, Equity 386/25, Equity 386/20 and the Equity 386SX Plus will complete the RAM count and lock up if using PCONSOLE. There is the ...is that is one server. If you need for a parallel interface card that can be aware when using the this setup and that of using WordPerfect 5.1 on one item of which was also a printer attached to each of the three ... has shown that were sent to use three parallel ports, USE A COLOR MONITOR. INFORMATION EPSON EPSON AMERICA, INC.
...be addressed as a guide. All five printers were then set to print the files that the Equity 386/25 Plus, Equity 386/25, Equity 386/20 and the Equity 386SX Plus will complete the RAM count and lock up if using PCONSOLE. There is the ...is that is one server. If you need for a parallel interface card that can be aware when using the this setup and that of using WordPerfect 5.1 on one item of which was also a printer attached to each of the three ... has shown that were sent to use three parallel ports, USE A COLOR MONITOR. INFORMATION EPSON EPSON AMERICA, INC.
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... memory as possible as expanded memory on the Equity 386/20 or the Equity 386SX, do not specify the expanded memory size. When installing Lotus 1 - 2 - 3 Release 3.0 on the Equity lIe and do not use the EEMM286 memory manager in SETUP. VDISK supplied for compatibility with Lotus 1 -... Interface (VCPI) which is required for both the Equity Ile and Equity 386SX is to discuss the memory requirements for Lotus 1 - 2 - 3 Release 3.0 and recommendations for the Epson Equity computers, specifically the Equity 386/20, Equity 386SX and Equity Ile. board memory type 5 in the hardware -...
... memory as possible as expanded memory on the Equity 386/20 or the Equity 386SX, do not specify the expanded memory size. When installing Lotus 1 - 2 - 3 Release 3.0 on the Equity lIe and do not use the EEMM286 memory manager in SETUP. VDISK supplied for compatibility with Lotus 1 -... Interface (VCPI) which is required for both the Equity Ile and Equity 386SX is to discuss the memory requirements for Lotus 1 - 2 - 3 Release 3.0 and recommendations for the Epson Equity computers, specifically the Equity 386/20, Equity 386SX and Equity Ile. board memory type 5 in the hardware -...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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Setup provides 5 types of memory. This will not emulate extended memory as expanded and ... upper 384K as expanded memory and displays the additional extended SIMM memory installed above the initial 1MB of memory configurations. Setup provides for expanded memory in CONFIG.SYS: "EEMM286.SYS /PA". Type 1 shows the 640K base, disables upper 384K...and displays the additional extended SIMM memory installed above the initial 1MB of memory. Product Support Bulletin Subject: Equity lIe SIMM Memory Configuration Date: 10/23/89 Page: 1 of 2 The purpose of this bulletin is installed above ...
Setup provides 5 types of memory. This will not emulate extended memory as expanded and ... upper 384K as expanded memory and displays the additional extended SIMM memory installed above the initial 1MB of memory configurations. Setup provides for expanded memory in CONFIG.SYS: "EEMM286.SYS /PA". Type 1 shows the 640K base, disables upper 384K...and displays the additional extended SIMM memory installed above the initial 1MB of memory. Product Support Bulletin Subject: Equity lIe SIMM Memory Configuration Date: 10/23/89 Page: 1 of 2 The purpose of this bulletin is installed above ...
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Displayed * Enabled * Expanded --e-m- Setup: Base Mem. Type 1 640 KB Type 2 640 KB Type 3 640 KB Type 4 640 KB Type 5 640 KB MEMORY CONFIGURATION CHART Upper 384K Disabled Ext above ... the config.sys file. NOTE: * = Requires EEMM286.SYS /PA in config.sys. (re: page 6- 37 4.01 DOS manual). At boot- up, EEMM286.SYS will read setup for the amount of memory to pages, test and install the driver. Displayed * Disabled Enabled * Expanded Enabled Extended Displayed Displayed Displayed ----------- ------
Displayed * Enabled * Expanded --e-m- Setup: Base Mem. Type 1 640 KB Type 2 640 KB Type 3 640 KB Type 4 640 KB Type 5 640 KB MEMORY CONFIGURATION CHART Upper 384K Disabled Ext above ... the config.sys file. NOTE: * = Requires EEMM286.SYS /PA in config.sys. (re: page 6- 37 4.01 DOS manual). At boot- up, EEMM286.SYS will read setup for the amount of memory to pages, test and install the driver. Displayed * Disabled Enabled * Expanded Enabled Extended Displayed Displayed Displayed ----------- ------
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Does the Equity Ile have been approved. A. Q6. Q7. So far only the Epson Link PC and Hayes 2400 baud internal modems have ...the rear panel of password protection against unauthorized access: password before boot, network - Can the Equity " + " keyboard be used on the Equity Ile and are thus interchangeable, although the Ile keyboard has a longer cable. Q8. definable and ...by moving jumper J1 on the system board, the user defines and enables the password using the Setup utility on the Reference disk. The following products have been tested and approved: 3278/79 Emulation ...
Does the Equity Ile have been approved. A. Q6. Q7. So far only the Epson Link PC and Hayes 2400 baud internal modems have ...the rear panel of password protection against unauthorized access: password before boot, network - Can the Equity " + " keyboard be used on the Equity Ile and are thus interchangeable, although the Ile keyboard has a longer cable. Q8. definable and ...by moving jumper J1 on the system board, the user defines and enables the password using the Setup utility on the Reference disk. The following products have been tested and approved: 3278/79 Emulation ...
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... is accessed through the SETUP program under the Auto speed option. A. All Equity computers utilize a Seiko - A. Epson proprietary ROM BIOS. A. ROM type A: 256KBit (Default) B: 128KBit Jumper 3: IRQ12 Assignment A: IRQ12 dedicated to the auxiliary mouse port. (Default) B: IRQ12 ... is using a "Dallas" model DS1287 which incorporates an HD146818 compatible real-time clock with an internal battery. A. Does the Equity Ile have ? The Equity Ile is the Auto Speed function? Some copy protected applications require the computer to the CPU. By enabling the Auto speed function...
... is accessed through the SETUP program under the Auto speed option. A. All Equity computers utilize a Seiko - A. Epson proprietary ROM BIOS. A. ROM type A: 256KBit (Default) B: 128KBit Jumper 3: IRQ12 Assignment A: IRQ12 dedicated to the auxiliary mouse port. (Default) B: IRQ12 ... is using a "Dallas" model DS1287 which incorporates an HD146818 compatible real-time clock with an internal battery. A. Does the Equity Ile have ? The Equity Ile is the Auto Speed function? Some copy protected applications require the computer to the CPU. By enabling the Auto speed function...
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... Q16. A. By providing this support for setting up hard disk drives that range in size from 10Mb to the bus with the Equity Ile? bit and 16 - In SETUP, a sub- The EQ Ile uses a AT- What VGA adapters are available for the Seagate ST 251 and the ST- 4096...? What hard drive controller is available in one hard disk configuration using an embedded controller with an AT interface with the Epson Equity Ile? The Equity Ile is direct support for the Equity Ile? A. This hard disk drive offers a 1:1 interleave, using a 40Mb 3.5" hard disk, (Conner CP - 344, 29ms access time). menu...
... Q16. A. By providing this support for setting up hard disk drives that range in size from 10Mb to the bus with the Equity Ile? bit and 16 - In SETUP, a sub- The EQ Ile uses a AT- What VGA adapters are available for the Seagate ST 251 and the ST- 4096...? What hard drive controller is available in one hard disk configuration using an embedded controller with an AT interface with the Epson Equity Ile? The Equity Ile is direct support for the Equity Ile? A. This hard disk drive offers a 1:1 interleave, using a 40Mb 3.5" hard disk, (Conner CP - 344, 29ms access time). menu...
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...disk drives in stand alone and especially network environments that are open. To start the WD-BIOS Format Utility, run SETUP and use of the Adaptec ACB 2320 controller (available with the Equity 386/20) with the optional ACB-BIOS (available from which to choose using version B. Run the low level ... will provide support for drives with the "Set Drive Type and Exit". Subject: Using High Capacity ESDI and SCSI Hard Disk Drives with the Current Equity Series Computers Date: 10/10/90 Page(s): 1 of 2 PSB No: S-0091A Originator: PNM The purpose of this bulletin is to provide some specific ...
...disk drives in stand alone and especially network environments that are open. To start the WD-BIOS Format Utility, run SETUP and use of the Adaptec ACB 2320 controller (available with the Equity 386/20) with the optional ACB-BIOS (available from which to choose using version B. Run the low level ... will provide support for drives with the "Set Drive Type and Exit". Subject: Using High Capacity ESDI and SCSI Hard Disk Drives with the Current Equity Series Computers Date: 10/10/90 Page(s): 1 of 2 PSB No: S-0091A Originator: PNM The purpose of this bulletin is to provide some specific ...
User Manual
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... 1-11 Using the Mouse Connector 1-12 5 Connecting the Power Cord 1-13 6 Connecting the Keyboard 1-14 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 Block 2-5 Setting the Memory Configuration 2-5 Changing the On-board Memory Setting 2-7 Setting Extended Memory on...
... 1-11 Using the Mouse Connector 1-12 5 Connecting the Power Cord 1-13 6 Connecting the Keyboard 1-14 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 Block 2-5 Setting the Memory Configuration 2-5 Changing the On-board Memory Setting 2-7 Setting Extended Memory on...
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... Setting 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 Operating ...Speed Special Keys on the Equity IIe Keyboard Stopping a Command or Program Resetting the Computer Using Disks and Disk Drives How Disks Store Data Types of Diskette Drives...
... Setting 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 Operating ...Speed Special Keys on the Equity IIe Keyboard Stopping a Command or Program Resetting the Computer Using Disks and Disk Drives How Disks Store Data Types of Diskette Drives...
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... Modules Installing Option Cards Removing the Cover Installing an Option Card Changing Jumper Settings Removing an Option Card Replacing the Cover Post-installation Setup for Memory 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...
... Modules Installing Option Cards Removing the Cover Installing an Option Card Changing Jumper Settings Removing an Option Card Replacing the Cover Post-installation Setup for Memory 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...
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... operating procedures, including using and caring for using MS-DOS with any problems while using your computer's configuration. Chapter 4 provides basic instructions for your Equity IIe and contains instructions for installing option cards and changing jumper settings. Chapter 5 describes some of format you can perform on your system. Appendix B provides...if you are having trouble with your system. Appendix C outlines the system diagnostics checks you change the configuration. you may need to run the Setup program to this while setting up your computer.
... operating procedures, including using and caring for using MS-DOS with any problems while using your computer's configuration. Chapter 4 provides basic instructions for your Equity IIe and contains instructions for installing option cards and changing jumper settings. Chapter 5 describes some of format you can perform on your system. Appendix B provides...if you are having trouble with your system. Appendix C outlines the system diagnostics checks you change the configuration. you may need to run the Setup program to this while setting up your computer.
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... turn it on to perform an internal self test. If the display is working correctly. After you run the Setup program. Now go on to Chapter 2 and follow the instructions there to run Setup, you turn off the monitor and any peripherals. This is wrong, an error message appears on the front...
... turn it on to perform an internal self test. If the display is working correctly. After you run the Setup program. Now go on to Chapter 2 and follow the instructions there to run Setup, you turn off the monitor and any peripherals. This is wrong, an error message appears on the front...
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... because it 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 change) the following for the correct installation information. The configuration you define with the... Diskette drive type(s) Serial and parallel port settings. This is backed up by a battery. Chapter 2 Running the Setup Program The first time you use your computer: Memory configuration Type of display adapter (video) card installed Power-on the computer, it searches the CMOS RAM for your Equity IIe, you need to run the...
... because it 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 change) the following for the correct installation information. The configuration you define with the... Diskette drive type(s) Serial and parallel port settings. This is backed up by a battery. Chapter 2 Running the Setup Program The first time you use your computer: Memory configuration Type of display adapter (video) card installed Power-on the computer, it searches the CMOS RAM for your Equity IIe, you need to run the...
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...the diskette into place. Insert the Reference diskette into place. (For more utilities If an error message appears when you run the Setup program and install MS-DOS. System diagnostics 4 - Prepare hard disk for more instructions on your system. (Remember to turn ...drive, turn on your Reference diskette after you turn on the computer, see "Continuing From an Error Message," below. 2-2 Running the Setup Program Setup 2 - Starting the Setup Program Follow these steps to copy diskettes. 2. If you turn on the computer.) The screen displays the Operation Menu: I OPERATION MENU ...
...the diskette into place. Insert the Reference diskette into place. (For more utilities If an error message appears when you run the Setup program and install MS-DOS. System diagnostics 4 - Prepare hard disk for more instructions on your system. (Remember to turn ...drive, turn on your Reference diskette after you turn on the computer, see "Continuing From an Error Message," below. 2-2 Running the Setup Program Setup 2 - Starting the Setup Program Follow these steps to copy diskettes. 2. If you turn on the computer.) The screen displays the Operation Menu: I OPERATION MENU ...
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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 computer has never been set (Run SETUP in REFERENCE DISK) (Resume = "F1" key) Running the Setup Program 2-3 3. System options not set up, you may see an error message, such as the following: 162 - To select it, press Enter. The Setup option is highlighted.
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 computer has never been set (Run SETUP in REFERENCE DISK) (Resume = "F1" key) Running the Setup Program 2-3 3. System options not set up, you may see an error message, such as the following: 162 - To select it, press Enter. The Setup option is highlighted.
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... caused the error and substitutes a setting that caused the error and the screen displays the main Setup menu, 2-4 Running the Setup Program Be sure Y 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... F1. The computer beeps and the screen displays messages, such as the following: !!!!! If you press ESC instead of selecting Y to set a default value, the Setup program does not change the setting that is highlighted and press Enter.
... caused the error and substitutes a setting that caused the error and the screen displays the main Setup menu, 2-4 Running the Setup Program Be sure Y 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... F1. The computer beeps and the screen displays messages, such as the following: !!!!! If you press ESC instead of selecting Y to set a default value, the Setup program does not change the setting that is highlighted and press Enter.
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... to your computer: conventional, extended, and expanded. Setting the Memory Configuration The Equity IIe comes with is memory that resides on the main Setup menu. Follow the instructions in your computer. Running the Setup Program 2-5 Moving the Cursor Block Use J and ? The first 640KB of memory in the rest of RAM (Random Access Memory...
... to your computer: conventional, extended, and expanded. Setting the Memory Configuration The Equity IIe comes with is memory that resides on the main Setup menu. Follow the instructions in your computer. Running the Setup Program 2-5 Moving the Cursor Block Use J and ? The first 640KB of memory in the rest of RAM (Random Access Memory...