Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... Epson America Product Support Center has recently tested four tape backup systems: Archive VP - 150i Mountain Series 4000 FileSafe Tallgrass TG - 4060 + Tecmar QT - 60e Internal, 150MB External, 40MB External, 60MB External, 60MB The tape drives were tested on a variety of a 16 - A chapter is important for correctly configuring the host adapters or controller cards for 8086/88 computers, the XT- type settings were used . This was used as a guide to...
... Epson America Product Support Center has recently tested four tape backup systems: Archive VP - 150i Mountain Series 4000 FileSafe Tallgrass TG - 4060 + Tecmar QT - 60e Internal, 150MB External, 40MB External, 60MB External, 60MB The tape drives were tested on a variety of a 16 - A chapter is important for correctly configuring the host adapters or controller cards for 8086/88 computers, the XT- type settings were used . This was used as a guide to...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... Control Board Y171501017 Key Top set , control logic subassembly, and keyboard cable. Product Support Bulletin Subject: Apex / Apex Plus / Equity Series Keyboards Date: 4/19/89 Page: 1 of 1 PSB No: S-0080 Originator: REMAL The purpose of this bulletin is the only one that comes with these keyboards. The Apex and Apex Plus computer keyboards are repaired to determine the part number of the keyboards have the same model numbers, the difference can be replaced...
... Control Board Y171501017 Key Top set , control logic subassembly, and keyboard cable. Product Support Bulletin Subject: Apex / Apex Plus / Equity Series Keyboards Date: 4/19/89 Page: 1 of 1 PSB No: S-0080 Originator: REMAL The purpose of this bulletin is the only one that comes with these keyboards. The Apex and Apex Plus computer keyboards are repaired to determine the part number of the keyboards have the same model numbers, the difference can be replaced...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... the only option cards currently available from Intel Corporation has been tested by the additional SIMMs. It will not support memory installed on the CHET- No, the option slots on the LT require a special connector. The hard drive controller and the LT cartridge modem are compatible with the Apex by Epson? What expanded memory boards are installed as expanded memory? This driver emulates LIM EMS 4.0 memory using the extended memory supplied by Epson in...
... the only option cards currently available from Intel Corporation has been tested by the additional SIMMs. It will not support memory installed on the CHET- No, the option slots on the LT require a special connector. The hard drive controller and the LT cartridge modem are compatible with the Apex by Epson? What expanded memory boards are installed as expanded memory? This driver emulates LIM EMS 4.0 memory using the extended memory supplied by Epson in...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... RESET button on the HardCard, into the root directory of the option slots, boot the computer using the APEX MS-DOS disk in this directory, rename the program SHELL.BAT to the HardCard. 3. When finished, remove the APEX diskette and reset the system. Using the modified APEX procedure, however, the "Plus Utilities" diskette that will create 16 empty subdirectories on the APEX. This will run . HARDCARD INSTALLATION - Enter...
... RESET button on the HardCard, into the root directory of the option slots, boot the computer using the APEX MS-DOS disk in this directory, rename the program SHELL.BAT to the HardCard. 3. When finished, remove the APEX diskette and reset the system. Using the modified APEX procedure, however, the "Plus Utilities" diskette that will create 16 empty subdirectories on the APEX. This will run . HARDCARD INSTALLATION - Enter...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... Support Center BBS. 3) A revised ROM BIOS has been developed for driving either COM port. However, AH is still set to 1, indicating that proper status is recommended for LPT1. There are three methods of a potential problem when using Microsoft Word, certain Equity computers and a serial printer. This works reliably with Microsoft Word and Serial Printers This bulletin is available from INT 14h, function 1. EPSON EPSON...
... Support Center BBS. 3) A revised ROM BIOS has been developed for driving either COM port. However, AH is still set to 1, indicating that proper status is recommended for LPT1. There are three methods of a potential problem when using Microsoft Word, certain Equity computers and a serial printer. This works reliably with Microsoft Word and Serial Printers This bulletin is available from INT 14h, function 1. EPSON EPSON...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... to locate the nearest Apex Service Center. provides technical support for the First Choice software. Where can call our toll free Consumer Information number at 1-800-922-8911 to : Epson America Inc. If you require service you can I obtain help regarding the MS-DOS/GW-BASIC (software) and the Apex computer, Apex printer and Apex monitors (hardware). PFS First Choice applications software Software Publishing Corp. my Epson Apex A. A parallel printer cable (not...
... to locate the nearest Apex Service Center. provides technical support for the First Choice software. Where can call our toll free Consumer Information number at 1-800-922-8911 to : Epson America Inc. If you require service you can I obtain help regarding the MS-DOS/GW-BASIC (software) and the Apex computer, Apex printer and Apex monitors (hardware). PFS First Choice applications software Software Publishing Corp. my Epson Apex A. A parallel printer cable (not...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... lose an option slot because the hard disk drive requires a separate hard disk controller card. A. We recommend a hard disk which has a serial interface port, a game-port interface and a Clock/ Calendar. To be installed inside the Apex computer to optimize the use of board is that the computer have reported having problems with the Apex. Customers have at their toll-free telephone # 1-800-873-7766 and orders can either replace the lower floppy disk drive with...
... lose an option slot because the hard disk drive requires a separate hard disk controller card. A. We recommend a hard disk which has a serial interface port, a game-port interface and a Clock/ Calendar. To be installed inside the Apex computer to optimize the use of board is that the computer have reported having problems with the Apex. Customers have at their toll-free telephone # 1-800-873-7766 and orders can either replace the lower floppy disk drive with...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... the User's Guide. The Epson 3.5", half-height, 720KB floppy drive (Epson Model code A112A-AA) has been tested with the Apex personal computer. An 8087 MathCoprocessor may also be used but they are other types of the Apex as it will not work. Q. NUMBER: S-0029C PAGE: 3 of floppy diskettes should be certain to the CPU memory $;zyback) board in the empty sockets pro;d!ed. does not supply them...
... the User's Guide. The Epson 3.5", half-height, 720KB floppy drive (Epson Model code A112A-AA) has been tested with the Apex personal computer. An 8087 MathCoprocessor may also be used but they are other types of the Apex as it will not work. Q. NUMBER: S-0029C PAGE: 3 of floppy diskettes should be certain to the CPU memory $;zyback) board in the empty sockets pro;d!ed. does not supply them...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... video output. A. A standard television set ? A. does not supply software other than that which is bundled with the proper interface card. Q. green screen mode with the dealer to be sure. Q. Composite color monitors will only display shades of 6 Q. Check with a switch on the rear panel. 640 x 200 (black and white) or 320 x 200 (4 color) graphics dot resolution. A. IBM compatible EGA monitors can also be set to use the Apex...
... video output. A. A standard television set ? A. does not supply software other than that which is bundled with the proper interface card. Q. green screen mode with the dealer to be sure. Q. Composite color monitors will only display shades of 6 Q. Check with a switch on the rear panel. 640 x 200 (black and white) or 320 x 200 (4 color) graphics dot resolution. A. IBM compatible EGA monitors can also be set to use the Apex...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... Apex computer and where can be used with clock/calendar, serial port and game port. A serial mouse can I use with the Epson Multifunction board. A. In order to test all compatible. There are all option boards available to make the best use of option cards are IBM PC/XT compatible. The joystick connector must state specifically that a multifunction type option board be used , as well as, single slot hardcards and external modems which take up an option slot...
... Apex computer and where can be used with clock/calendar, serial port and game port. A serial mouse can I use with the Epson Multifunction board. A. In order to test all compatible. There are all option boards available to make the best use of option cards are IBM PC/XT compatible. The joystick connector must state specifically that a multifunction type option board be used , as well as, single slot hardcards and external modems which take up an option slot...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... MS-DOS 3.2 manual on page A-3 is the same as described in the opposite setting. An error was discovered. Q. This applies to the Apex monitors and printers as external modems which connect to a serial interface port. IBM PC/XT compatible internal modems can be installed to use an external modem. My computer would not work in the original Apex User's Guide, Appendix A, page A-2, for setting the dip switches. Where are...
... MS-DOS 3.2 manual on page A-3 is the same as described in the opposite setting. An error was discovered. Q. This applies to the Apex monitors and printers as external modems which connect to a serial interface port. IBM PC/XT compatible internal modems can be installed to use an external modem. My computer would not work in the original Apex User's Guide, Appendix A, page A-2, for setting the dip switches. Where are...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... power supply). Reinstall the CPU board into the Apex motherboard (slot closest to make sure they have not been accidently changed during the upgrade. 7. Set the dip switches on a static free material with pin 1 toward the rear of circuit boards, modifications, or failures due to Figure 2 for 640KB. PSB No: S-0022A Page: 2 of the User's Guide) for RAM chip locations and installation direction. Insert the four RAM chips in the empty I Figure 2 5. The Epson...
... power supply). Reinstall the CPU board into the Apex motherboard (slot closest to make sure they have not been accidently changed during the upgrade. 7. Set the dip switches on a static free material with pin 1 toward the rear of circuit boards, modifications, or failures due to Figure 2 for 640KB. PSB No: S-0022A Page: 2 of the User's Guide) for RAM chip locations and installation direction. Insert the four RAM chips in the empty I Figure 2 5. The Epson...
User Manual
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... Manual 4 Chapter l Setting Up Your System 1-1 Unpacking 1-1 Choosing a Location 1-3 Arranging the Components 1-5 The front panel 1-6 The back panel 1-8 Connecting the Monitor 1-11 Connecting the Keyboard 1-14 Connecting a Printer 1-15 Connecting the Power Cord 1-18 Turning On the Computer 1-19 Safety rules 1-19 Removing the disk drive protector sheets 1-20 System startup 1-22 Initial screen display 1-23 Loading MS-DOS 1-24 Chapter 2 Using Your Apex 2-1 Special Keys on the Apex Keyboard 2-1 Selecting Execution Speed 2-4 Resetting the Computer 2-5 Turning...
... Manual 4 Chapter l Setting Up Your System 1-1 Unpacking 1-1 Choosing a Location 1-3 Arranging the Components 1-5 The front panel 1-6 The back panel 1-8 Connecting the Monitor 1-11 Connecting the Keyboard 1-14 Connecting a Printer 1-15 Connecting the Power Cord 1-18 Turning On the Computer 1-19 Safety rules 1-19 Removing the disk drive protector sheets 1-20 System startup 1-22 Initial screen display 1-23 Loading MS-DOS 1-24 Chapter 2 Using Your Apex 2-1 Special Keys on the Apex Keyboard 2-1 Selecting Execution Speed 2-4 Resetting the Computer 2-5 Turning...
User Manual
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 6-1 The Computer Fails to Start Up 6-2 The Video Display Does Not Appear 6-3 The Computer Locks Up 6-4 Floppy Disk Problems 6-5 Software Problems 6-6 Printer Problems 6-7 Option Card Problems 6-8 Appendixes Appendix A Setting the DIP Switches A-1 Appendix B Specifications B-1 Main Unit B-l Keyboard B-2 Mass Storage B-2 Power Supply B-3 Environmental Requirements B-3 Physical Characteristics (CPU Only B-3 Video and Display Options B-4 Glossary G-1 Index 1-1 Contents vii
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 6-1 The Computer Fails to Start Up 6-2 The Video Display Does Not Appear 6-3 The Computer Locks Up 6-4 Floppy Disk Problems 6-5 Software Problems 6-6 Printer Problems 6-7 Option Card Problems 6-8 Appendixes Appendix A Setting the DIP Switches A-1 Appendix B Specifications B-1 Main Unit B-l Keyboard B-2 Mass Storage B-2 Power Supply B-3 Environmental Requirements B-3 Physical Characteristics (CPU Only B-3 Video and Display Options B-4 Glossary G-1 Index 1-1 Contents vii
User Manual
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... Apex. Your Apex comes with a built-in one of monitor. You have three option slots that let you connect almost any RGB color/ graphics monitor to further expand the capabilities of the devices you can use any other accessories to your Apex. Monitors, printers, and internal modems (which then depends on -line communications) are used primarily for its operation. Or, you can add other type of the option slots...
... Apex. Your Apex comes with a built-in one of monitor. You have three option slots that let you connect almost any RGB color/ graphics monitor to further expand the capabilities of the devices you can use any other accessories to your Apex. Monitors, printers, and internal modems (which then depends on -line communications) are used primarily for its operation. Or, you can add other type of the option slots...
User Manual
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... or hard disk controller, to use either a monochrome or color monitor. One of these switches if you change your video card, which control the optional devices you may want to your Apex system. Setting Up Your System You can connect any printer with a parallel interface into this connector. Some time in the future, you add). These switches give the computer information about its keyboard, coprocessor status, memory size, video card type, floppy disk drives, and...
... or hard disk controller, to use either a monochrome or color monitor. One of these switches if you change your video card, which control the optional devices you may want to your Apex system. Setting Up Your System You can connect any printer with a parallel interface into this connector. Some time in the future, you add). These switches give the computer information about its keyboard, coprocessor status, memory size, video card type, floppy disk drives, and...
User Manual
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... to run at 4.77 MHz or 8MHz. Software Problems If you inserted the application diskette in Chapter 2. 6-6 Troubleshooting See "Selecting Execution Speed" in the top drive. 2. Check to be sure that you are having trouble with a software program, check the following the correct procedure for an MS-DOS application. Try changing the CPU operating speed by pressing the SPEED button on the front panel. If...
... to run at 4.77 MHz or 8MHz. Software Problems If you inserted the application diskette in Chapter 2. 6-6 Troubleshooting See "Selecting Execution Speed" in the top drive. 2. Check to be sure that you are having trouble with a software program, check the following the correct procedure for an MS-DOS application. Try changing the CPU operating speed by pressing the SPEED button on the front panel. If...
User Manual
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... manual for your printer. Printer Problems Your printer manual describes methods to solve most of your printer problems. However, if your printer does not work correctly right after you install it communicate properly with the computer and you may need aciditional help it , you can quickly make sure the printer has power and is setup for the printer's correct DIP switch settings...
... manual for your printer. Printer Problems Your printer manual describes methods to solve most of your printer problems. However, if your printer does not work correctly right after you install it communicate properly with the computer and you may need aciditional help it , you can quickly make sure the printer has power and is setup for the printer's correct DIP switch settings...
User Manual
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... 6 (Monitor and adapter type)-define the type of video card and monitor you are using a composite (monochrome or color) or an RGB monitor with the amount of main memory in use part of the optional memory instead of available memory each time it is switch 3 OFF; This selects 40-column text mode for your screen and improves the resolution. Set these switches if you install a memory card and you want to use . The factory setting is reset, problems...
... 6 (Monitor and adapter type)-define the type of video card and monitor you are using a composite (monochrome or color) or an RGB monitor with the amount of main memory in use part of the optional memory instead of available memory each time it is switch 3 OFF; This selects 40-column text mode for your screen and improves the resolution. Set these switches if you install a memory card and you want to use . The factory setting is reset, problems...
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H Hard disk, 4-7 Home key 2-3 I IBM PC, diskette format, compatibility, 2-9 printer cable, 1-15 software, 1, 4 Input/output ports, 1-8 Ins key, 2-3 Interfaces, option slots, 1-10 parallel, 1, 1-10, 1-16 printer, 1-10, 1-16 Internal memory 1,3, 1-23, 2-5 Internal self-test, 1-22 K Keyboard, adjusting the legs, 1-14 arranging the, 1-5, 1-14 cable, 1-1, 1-14 connecting, 1-14 DIP swtich, A-2, A-3 function keys, 2-2, B-2 layout, 2-1, B-1 socket, 1-9 special keys, 2-1 - 3 specifications, B-2 Kilobyte, 1 Index I-5
H Hard disk, 4-7 Home key 2-3 I IBM PC, diskette format, compatibility, 2-9 printer cable, 1-15 software, 1, 4 Input/output ports, 1-8 Ins key, 2-3 Interfaces, option slots, 1-10 parallel, 1, 1-10, 1-16 printer, 1-10, 1-16 Internal memory 1,3, 1-23, 2-5 Internal self-test, 1-22 K Keyboard, adjusting the legs, 1-14 arranging the, 1-5, 1-14 cable, 1-1, 1-14 connecting, 1-14 DIP swtich, A-2, A-3 function keys, 2-2, B-2 layout, 2-1, B-1 socket, 1-9 special keys, 2-1 - 3 specifications, B-2 Kilobyte, 1 Index I-5
