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...AST Ramvantage STB Systems Intel Corporation Quadram Corporation AST Research AST Research AST Research Q8. The following boards have been tested by Epson in the Equity le: 64/256KB Expansion Option Quad Board II Fastcard IV RAMpage IBM Quadram Thesys AST Research Note: The... Ill? What memory expansion boards are compatible with the Equity I +? The following boards have been tested by Epson in the Equity I +: 64/256KB Expansion Option Above Board PC (1985) Fastcard IV (1.6) IBM Intel Corporation Thesys Q9. What memory expansion boards are compatible with the Equity ...
...AST Ramvantage STB Systems Intel Corporation Quadram Corporation AST Research AST Research AST Research Q8. The following boards have been tested by Epson in the Equity le: 64/256KB Expansion Option Quad Board II Fastcard IV RAMpage IBM Quadram Thesys AST Research Note: The... Ill? What memory expansion boards are compatible with the Equity I +? The following boards have been tested by Epson in the Equity I +: 64/256KB Expansion Option Above Board PC (1985) Fastcard IV (1.6) IBM Intel Corporation Thesys Q9. What memory expansion boards are compatible with the Equity ...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...supplied with the Equity LT? A. The hard drive controller and the LT cartridge modem are compatible with the Apex by Epson? This driver emulates LIM EMS 4.0 memory using the extended memory supplied by Epson in the Equity 386/20? This is the maximum memory that banks of 6 Q13. Q16. Q14.... Yes, the Equity 386/20 system software includes the device driver EEMM386EXE. The Above Board PC from Epson America. PSB No: S-0047C Page: 5 of SlMMs are installed to increase memory beyond 1Mb, they must be installed so that can be ...
...supplied with the Equity LT? A. The hard drive controller and the LT cartridge modem are compatible with the Apex by Epson? This driver emulates LIM EMS 4.0 memory using the extended memory supplied by Epson in the Equity 386/20? This is the maximum memory that banks of 6 Q13. Q16. Q14.... Yes, the Equity 386/20 system software includes the device driver EEMM386EXE. The Above Board PC from Epson America. PSB No: S-0047C Page: 5 of SlMMs are installed to increase memory beyond 1Mb, they must be installed so that can be ...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...PLUS DEVELOPMENT "HARDCARD" WITH THE APEX PC The Plus Development "HardCard 20" is shipped in IBM PC/XT and compatible computers. Page 1 of certain file name differences between MS-DOS and PC-DOS, the Plus install program will not run using the APEX MS-DOS. EPSON EPSON AMERICA INC. The HardCard has ...been found to the APEX MS-DOS manual for use in a partitioned and formatted state, with the Apex computer, but there has been some...
...PLUS DEVELOPMENT "HARDCARD" WITH THE APEX PC The Plus Development "HardCard 20" is shipped in IBM PC/XT and compatible computers. Page 1 of certain file name differences between MS-DOS and PC-DOS, the Plus install program will not run using the APEX MS-DOS. EPSON EPSON AMERICA INC. The HardCard has ...been found to the APEX MS-DOS manual for use in a partitioned and formatted state, with the Apex computer, but there has been some...
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... log onto drive A:, run FDISK to partition the HardCard for reformatting the HardCard. Test the system by rebooting - In PC-DOS systems, this diskette "Plus Utilities". 6. MODIFIED FOR THE EPSON APEX 1. After installing the HardCard in one of the display (defaults to ON), and the audible indicator is a flashing "..., however, the "Plus Utilities" diskette that are used for MS-DOS and then run a batch file that the APEX boots from the Epson Apex diskette(s) into which applications software will cause the system to indicate HardCard access. Copy COMMAND.COM and FORMAT.COM from ...
... log onto drive A:, run FDISK to partition the HardCard for reformatting the HardCard. Test the system by rebooting - In PC-DOS systems, this diskette "Plus Utilities". 6. MODIFIED FOR THE EPSON APEX 1. After installing the HardCard in one of the display (defaults to ON), and the audible indicator is a flashing "..., however, the "Plus Utilities" diskette that are used for MS-DOS and then run a batch file that the APEX boots from the Epson Apex diskette(s) into which applications software will cause the system to indicate HardCard access. Copy COMMAND.COM and FORMAT.COM from ...
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...are available through computer dealers. Some hard disk manufacturers recommend that the computer have reported having problems with the Apex. NUMBER: S-0029C PAGE: 2 of power. Epson offers a multifunction board (Epson Part No. Q. Another thing which you must consider if you can either replace the lower floppy disk drive... hard card is the size (width) of board is in an IBM-PC/XT and many compatibles but Epson uses many custom low power LSI chips which we have spoken to them is available from some Apex retailers it can be on using a Western Digital (Model WD1002A-WX1) ...
...are available through computer dealers. Some hard disk manufacturers recommend that the computer have reported having problems with the Apex. NUMBER: S-0029C PAGE: 2 of power. Epson offers a multifunction board (Epson Part No. Q. Another thing which you must consider if you can either replace the lower floppy disk drive... hard card is the size (width) of board is in an IBM-PC/XT and many compatibles but Epson uses many custom low power LSI chips which we have spoken to them is available from some Apex retailers it can be on using a Western Digital (Model WD1002A-WX1) ...
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... should I use with the Apex computer and is suitable for most applications. The Apex comes standard with the Apex? Can I use only double-sided, double-density, soft-sector, 48 TPI floppy diskettes. The Epson 3.5", half-height, 720KB floppy drive (Epson Model code A112A-AA) has...disk drives. A. A: A Math-Coprocessor chip is recommended for repair. Epson does supply these RAM chips should be expanded to 640KB by adding additional RAM memory chips to order the 4464 type (150ns) RAM chips as PC Magazine. NUMBER: S-0029C PAGE: 3 of this upgrade. A. The ...
... should I use with the Apex computer and is suitable for most applications. The Apex comes standard with the Apex? Can I use only double-sided, double-density, soft-sector, 48 TPI floppy diskettes. The Epson 3.5", half-height, 720KB floppy drive (Epson Model code A112A-AA) has...disk drives. A. A: A Math-Coprocessor chip is recommended for repair. Epson does supply these RAM chips should be expanded to 640KB by adding additional RAM memory chips to order the 4464 type (150ns) RAM chips as PC Magazine. NUMBER: S-0029C PAGE: 3 of this upgrade. A. The ...
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A. The dot pitch is compatible with the video board supplied with the Apex computer. Check with the Apex computer. A. NUMBER: A-0029C PAGE: 4 of gray. A. Q. Epson America, Inc. Yes, an IBM compatible enhanced style keyboard can also be used if an EGA video... ? green screen mode with boards providing a composite video output. A. You can use the Apex Monochrome Monitor with other IBM-PC compatible computers? Can I get software for either ;;l;;so; The Apex 12" Monochrome monitor uses a composite video signal using an RCA type connector which carry software....
A. The dot pitch is compatible with the video board supplied with the Apex computer. Check with the Apex computer. A. NUMBER: A-0029C PAGE: 4 of gray. A. Q. Epson America, Inc. Yes, an IBM compatible enhanced style keyboard can also be used if an EGA video... ? green screen mode with boards providing a composite video output. A. You can use the Apex Monochrome Monitor with other IBM-PC compatible computers? Can I get software for either ;;l;;so; The Apex 12" Monochrome monitor uses a composite video signal using an RCA type connector which carry software....
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... type on the board it is occupiedcaiyb;he includedavAy;; We recommend that people make sure to purchase boards from Epson Accessories Marketing. Q. A. What kind of IBM-PC/XT compatible (8-bit) option cards. A. The Apex has three available option (expansion) slots as we have different types of the option slots available it is not...
... type on the board it is occupiedcaiyb;he includedavAy;; We recommend that people make sure to purchase boards from Epson Accessories Marketing. Q. A. What kind of IBM-PC/XT compatible (8-bit) option cards. A. The Apex has three available option (expansion) slots as we have different types of the option slots available it is not...
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...into the wrong AC voltage. NUMBER: S-0029C PAGE: 6 of modem can be used with the Apex? The Epson Link 1200 external 1200 baud modem (Epson P/N C202A-A) and the Epson Link 1200-PC internal modem (Epson P/N C203A-A). A. The switches are OFF when set the dip switches as external modems which connect to... the right. Where are available from Epson computer dealers. Q. A. This applies to operate on dual voltages and will operate on the same voltage and frequency that the switches are actually ON when set up to the Apex monitors and printers as the input voltage of...
...into the wrong AC voltage. NUMBER: S-0029C PAGE: 6 of modem can be used with the Apex? The Epson Link 1200 external 1200 baud modem (Epson P/N C202A-A) and the Epson Link 1200-PC internal modem (Epson P/N C203A-A). A. The switches are OFF when set the dip switches as external modems which connect to... the right. Where are available from Epson computer dealers. Q. A. This applies to operate on dual voltages and will operate on the same voltage and frequency that the switches are actually ON when set up to the Apex monitors and printers as the input voltage of...
User Manual
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...Having two floppies on your data files. However, if you select the Apex color monitor, which has good resolution, you want to use with all popular IBM® PC software. Introduction 1 Introduction Your ApexTM by Epson® personal computer comes with 512KB (kilobytes) of internal memory and two... floppy disk drives, and is compatible with your Apex. You can run any of RAM, you do not...
...Having two floppies on your data files. However, if you select the Apex color monitor, which has good resolution, you want to use with all popular IBM® PC software. Introduction 1 Introduction Your ApexTM by Epson® personal computer comes with 512KB (kilobytes) of internal memory and two... floppy disk drives, and is compatible with your Apex. You can run any of RAM, you do not...
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... comes with the GW-BASIC® programming language, which is one of the most of the devices you can use with your Apex by Epson. If you 'll be able to use most commonly used MS-DOS or GW-BASIC before on the computer and supervises all input and output. ..., and the majority of software programs are some of the option cards designed for the IBM PC, you have software products designed for the IBM personal computer on the Apex. Be sure to refer to your Apex MS-DOS or GW-BASIC manual, however, where you can add an 8087 math coprocessor. Here...
... comes with the GW-BASIC® programming language, which is one of the most of the devices you can use with your Apex by Epson. If you 'll be able to use most commonly used MS-DOS or GW-BASIC before on the computer and supervises all input and output. ..., and the majority of software programs are some of the option cards designed for the IBM PC, you have software products designed for the IBM personal computer on the Apex. Be sure to refer to your Apex MS-DOS or GW-BASIC manual, however, where you can add an 8087 math coprocessor. Here...
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Place the printer in a convenient location next to your Apex, make sure you have an IBM PC-compatible printer cable. 6 Connecting a Printer Your Apex has a parallel interface to which you to choose from. Setting Up Your System 1-15 Once you have a printer cable, just follow these next few steps to connect your printer to your system. Epson offers a fill range of printer products for you can easily connect a printer or plotter. If you have a printer you'd like to connect to the parallel interface on the main unit: 1.
Place the printer in a convenient location next to your Apex, make sure you have an IBM PC-compatible printer cable. 6 Connecting a Printer Your Apex has a parallel interface to which you to choose from. Setting Up Your System 1-15 Once you have a printer cable, just follow these next few steps to connect your printer to your system. Epson offers a fill range of printer products for you can easily connect a printer or plotter. If you have a printer you'd like to connect to the parallel interface on the main unit: 1.
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... of this kind can use them with MS-DOS. These diskettes are , you need to format new diskettes before you can use diskettes on the Apex that contain data you want to erase. Whatever your MS-DOS manual) for instructions on how to Chapter 4 (or your diskette requirements are compatible ...it to receive new data, so be sure to select diskettes that are double-sided, double-density. Choosing Diskettes for the Apex With the floppy disk drives on the Apex, you must use only high-quality diskettes with reinforced hub rings-the added reliability is well worth the extra cost. Using Diskettes...
... of this kind can use them with MS-DOS. These diskettes are , you need to format new diskettes before you can use diskettes on the Apex that contain data you want to erase. Whatever your MS-DOS manual) for instructions on how to Chapter 4 (or your diskette requirements are compatible ...it to receive new data, so be sure to select diskettes that are double-sided, double-density. Choosing Diskettes for the Apex With the floppy disk drives on the Apex, you must use only high-quality diskettes with reinforced hub rings-the added reliability is well worth the extra cost. Using Diskettes...
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LEDs for lock keys Three levels (normal/shift/ alternate); userdefinable Four drives maximum-two internal Two 5¼-inch, half-height floppy disk drives; doublesided, double-density 360KB storage capacity B-2 Specifications Speaker interface Option slots Keyboard Layout Function keys Mass Storage Standard Internal, controlled by timer/ counter Three IBM PC-compatible, 8-bit, input-output expansion slots (one used by video card) Detachable, two positions, 83 sculpted keys 56-key QWERTY main keyboard, 17-key numeric pad, 10 function keys (userdefinable);
LEDs for lock keys Three levels (normal/shift/ alternate); userdefinable Four drives maximum-two internal Two 5¼-inch, half-height floppy disk drives; doublesided, double-density 360KB storage capacity B-2 Specifications Speaker interface Option slots Keyboard Layout Function keys Mass Storage Standard Internal, controlled by timer/ counter Three IBM PC-compatible, 8-bit, input-output expansion slots (one used by video card) Detachable, two positions, 83 sculpted keys 56-key QWERTY main keyboard, 17-key numeric pad, 10 function keys (userdefinable);
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..., 1-20 read/write head, 3-2 Disk lock/release latch, 1-6, 1-21, 1-25,3-7 DISKCOPY command, 4-10 Diskettes, attaching labels, 3-5 backing up, 3-9 care and handling, 3-4 - 5 choosing, 3-3 compatibility with IBM PC, 3-3 floppy 3-2 formatting, 3-3,4-8 how they work, 3-2 inserting and removing, 3-5, 3-6 - 7 magnetic surface of, 3-2, 3-4 MS-DOS, 1-2, 1-24 preparing, 4-8 problems, 6-5 storing, 3-5 system, 1-2, 1-24, 4-3 type, 3-3 write-protecting, 3-8, 6-5 Index...
..., 1-20 read/write head, 3-2 Disk lock/release latch, 1-6, 1-21, 1-25,3-7 DISKCOPY command, 4-10 Diskettes, attaching labels, 3-5 backing up, 3-9 care and handling, 3-4 - 5 choosing, 3-3 compatibility with IBM PC, 3-3 floppy 3-2 formatting, 3-3,4-8 how they work, 3-2 inserting and removing, 3-5, 3-6 - 7 magnetic surface of, 3-2, 3-4 MS-DOS, 1-2, 1-24 preparing, 4-8 problems, 6-5 storing, 3-5 system, 1-2, 1-24, 4-3 type, 3-3 write-protecting, 3-8, 6-5 Index...
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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