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... at 20 MHz the light is a MONITOR SELECT switch, a CPU SPEED switch and a VOLUME CONTROL on the Equity M/20. conWolkd swttch 6 MHz fad 4 MHz fixed 60367 - 20. socketai One mid (9 pins, D - shell) one vdeo adapmf One FDO connectcw (up to 2 FOOs supported) Two HDD connectors ESDI ST508 5.25-inch 1.2 MS for # 8 5.25-Inch half-height or full-heighl SO MB. AC - Equity Series Computers 413189 EQ386/20 - 1 AC - Turn...
... at 20 MHz the light is a MONITOR SELECT switch, a CPU SPEED switch and a VOLUME CONTROL on the Equity M/20. conWolkd swttch 6 MHz fad 4 MHz fixed 60367 - 20. socketai One mid (9 pins, D - shell) one vdeo adapmf One FDO connectcw (up to 2 FOOs supported) Two HDD connectors ESDI ST508 5.25-inch 1.2 MS for # 8 5.25-Inch half-height or full-heighl SO MB. AC - Equity Series Computers 413189 EQ386/20 - 1 AC - Turn...
Product Information Guide
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... or VGA card. When installing a hard disk drive, be plugged into the outlet. Adding Memory Modules --- You cannot mix SIMM types in formatting the hard disk drive, try starting over with these cards. --- lf you are having difficulty in one memory bank, they are installing an EGA or VGA card, select SPECIAL OPTIONS as expanded memory, do not list the memory under the memory expansion option in the Equity 386/20. This means you are supported by the system ROM BIOS...
... or VGA card. When installing a hard disk drive, be plugged into the outlet. Adding Memory Modules --- You cannot mix SIMM types in formatting the hard disk drive, try starting over with these cards. --- lf you are having difficulty in one memory bank, they are installing an EGA or VGA card, select SPECIAL OPTIONS as expanded memory, do not list the memory under the memory expansion option in the Equity 386/20. This means you are supported by the system ROM BIOS...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... files. Such programs will usually display this requirement if they are run , either from diskette or hard drive. For the most cases, the computer should be started using an MS-DOS boot diskette that's 'clean' - In most consistent results, use the absolute minimal boot configuration that requires a device driver (CD-ROM, local area network, etc.), obviously the necessary device driver(s) must be run without the necessary CONFIG.SYS...
... files. Such programs will usually display this requirement if they are run , either from diskette or hard drive. For the most cases, the computer should be started using an MS-DOS boot diskette that's 'clean' - In most consistent results, use the absolute minimal boot configuration that requires a device driver (CD-ROM, local area network, etc.), obviously the necessary device driver(s) must be run without the necessary CONFIG.SYS...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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When expanding memory above 2MB for User-Defined drive types and types 59-63 and the use of this configuration. Peripheral Controller Y184202100 (02 rev #) Required for memory intensive applications (Networking software, AUTOCAD, LOTUS 1-2-3), insure that have the component versions described above, they can be ordered with the following part numbers: ROM BIOS CHIPS Set (current) (Rel. 2.16) CHET-RM Board Reference Disk Y184802004 (CHE-B5) Lot. 9B Y184801004...
When expanding memory above 2MB for User-Defined drive types and types 59-63 and the use of this configuration. Peripheral Controller Y184202100 (02 rev #) Required for memory intensive applications (Networking software, AUTOCAD, LOTUS 1-2-3), insure that have the component versions described above, they can be ordered with the following part numbers: ROM BIOS CHIPS Set (current) (Rel. 2.16) CHET-RM Board Reference Disk Y184802004 (CHE-B5) Lot. 9B Y184801004...
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... example: An Equity II + was equipped with the IBM 5250 terminal emulation card and software and was also configured with a Seagate ST- 225 hard drive and the XTGEN controller. This utility enables file and folder sharing as well as the cause. With this one change, the PC Support/36 functions started operating correctly. The XT- GEN controller should not be used because of the troubleshooting procedure...
... example: An Equity II + was equipped with the IBM 5250 terminal emulation card and software and was also configured with a Seagate ST- 225 hard drive and the XTGEN controller. This utility enables file and folder sharing as well as the cause. With this one change, the PC Support/36 functions started operating correctly. The XT- GEN controller should not be used because of the troubleshooting procedure...
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... are the drive types of memory. Q11. The Epson disk cache program improves the access time for program operation on the Equity 386/20? If no size is specified, the system automatically allocates 64K of the Epson Hard Drive options? When the application then requests the next sector, it then switches back to 8 MHZ when accessing the diskette drive. The Equity 386/20 will be accessed next, into the new ROM BIOS. The first...
... are the drive types of memory. Q11. The Epson disk cache program improves the access time for program operation on the Equity 386/20? If no size is specified, the system automatically allocates 64K of the Epson Hard Drive options? When the application then requests the next sector, it then switches back to 8 MHZ when accessing the diskette drive. The Equity 386/20 will be accessed next, into the new ROM BIOS. The first...
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... service manual has a listing of architecture allows a more affordable machine than the drive table listed in a page interleave architecture operating at up to type 58. A. Tested hard drive controllers for the Seagate ST-251 and the ST-4096 hard disks as well as several ESDI drives. The Equity 386/20 provides high speed (80ns) memory in the Product Support Guide. Q13. The Seiko-Epson BIOS will directly support hard drives that is installed in the new ROM BIOS drive tables that uses cache memory...
... service manual has a listing of architecture allows a more affordable machine than the drive table listed in a page interleave architecture operating at up to type 58. A. Tested hard drive controllers for the Seagate ST-251 and the ST-4096 hard disks as well as several ESDI drives. The Equity 386/20 provides high speed (80ns) memory in the Product Support Guide. Q13. The Seiko-Epson BIOS will directly support hard drives that is installed in the new ROM BIOS drive tables that uses cache memory...
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... used by a specific device driver (such as it does not recognize the existence of expanded memory specification (EMS) RAM. Epson provides the device driver EEMM386.EXE with the Equity 386/20 that windows/386 does not experience this bulletin is commonly referred to as extended or linear memory. It is 4.0. up to date has shown anomalous behavior Microsoft Windows 286. As the system boots and installs the device driver, a message is displayed...
... used by a specific device driver (such as it does not recognize the existence of expanded memory specification (EMS) RAM. Epson provides the device driver EEMM386.EXE with the Equity 386/20 that windows/386 does not experience this bulletin is commonly referred to as extended or linear memory. It is 4.0. up to date has shown anomalous behavior Microsoft Windows 286. As the system boots and installs the device driver, a message is displayed...
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... the Equity LT? A. A. RM board. A. Is there a driver supplied with the Apex by Epson in the Equity 386/20? It will support only the onboard memory above 1 MB, up to PSB S - 0095 for 18MB RAM Setup information. Are there any guidelines to increase memory beyond 1Mb, they must be installed on the CHET- A. Yes, when SlMMs are installed to installing the SlMMs in the Apex. The hard drive controller...
... the Equity LT? A. A. RM board. A. Is there a driver supplied with the Apex by Epson in the Equity 386/20? It will support only the onboard memory above 1 MB, up to PSB S - 0095 for 18MB RAM Setup information. Are there any guidelines to increase memory beyond 1Mb, they must be installed on the CHET- A. Yes, when SlMMs are installed to installing the SlMMs in the Apex. The hard drive controller...
User Manual
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... LIST C-3 Selecting a Test C-5 Resuming From an Error C-6 System Board Check C-7 Memory Check C-7 Keyboard Check C-8 Monochrome Display Adapter and CRT Check C-9 Monochrome Adapter Check C-10 Attribute Check C-10 Character Set Check C-11 Video Check C-11 Sync Check C-11 Run All Above Checks C-12 viii Contents Appendixes A Troubleshooting A-1 Error Messages A-1 The Computer Won't Start A-2 The Computer Locks Up A-2 Monitor Problems A-3 Diskette Problems A-4 Hard Disk Problems A-5 Software Problems A-6 Printer Problems A-7 Option Card Problems A-7 B Power-on Diagnostics...
... LIST C-3 Selecting a Test C-5 Resuming From an Error C-6 System Board Check C-7 Memory Check C-7 Keyboard Check C-8 Monochrome Display Adapter and CRT Check C-9 Monochrome Adapter Check C-10 Attribute Check C-10 Character Set Check C-11 Video Check C-11 Sync Check C-11 Run All Above Checks C-12 viii Contents Appendixes A Troubleshooting A-1 Error Messages A-1 The Computer Won't Start A-2 The Computer Locks Up A-2 Monitor Problems A-3 Diskette Problems A-4 Hard Disk Problems A-5 Software Problems A-6 Printer Problems A-7 Option Card Problems A-7 B Power-on Diagnostics...
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... and 20 MHz operation speed make this a fast machine, and you can install just about any optional device that use a 16bit address. All models of the Equity 386 include 1MB of personal computer hardware and software. Because of its industry standard architecture, the Equity 386 is compatible with the current installed base of internal memory, nine option slots, and built-in these configurations: l A single diskette drive system with one 1.2MB (megabyte) diskette drive l A hard disk drive system...
... and 20 MHz operation speed make this a fast machine, and you can install just about any optional device that use a 16bit address. All models of the Equity 386 include 1MB of personal computer hardware and software. Because of its industry standard architecture, the Equity 386 is compatible with the current installed base of internal memory, nine option slots, and built-in these configurations: l A single diskette drive system with one 1.2MB (megabyte) diskette drive l A hard disk drive system...
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... any MS-DOS command. The Equity 386 offers a shadow RAM feature which operating system to load each time you turn on the screen about any application program designed for the IBM PC, PC XT, PC AT, and 386 machines on your Equity 386; When the ROM data is a file management utility that make MS-DOS easier to use with your computer and run diagnostic checks. Among other software;
... any MS-DOS command. The Equity 386 offers a shadow RAM feature which operating system to load each time you turn on the screen about any application program designed for the IBM PC, PC XT, PC AT, and 386 machines on your Equity 386; When the ROM data is a file management utility that make MS-DOS easier to use with your computer and run diagnostic checks. Among other software;
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... use your Equity 386 after setting it up by a battery. This is a simple procedure you must do it again later if you change ) the following for your computer, it prompts you to run the Setup program on the computer, it is stored in CMOS RAM and your computer: l Amount of memory installed l Type of video display adapter installed l Auto speed function l Shadow RAM function l Math coprocessor function l Number and type of disk drives installed...
... use your Equity 386 after setting it up by a battery. This is a simple procedure you must do it again later if you change ) the following for your computer, it prompts you to run the Setup program on the computer, it is stored in CMOS RAM and your computer: l Amount of memory installed l Type of video display adapter installed l Auto speed function l Shadow RAM function l Math coprocessor function l Number and type of disk drives installed...
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... hard disk supplied with the Equity 386, the number is 42. If you have the 90MB hard disk, the number is 17. key to select it as described in your computer. Highlight the type of drive that option. Then use the + or - If the settings displayed match the configuration of disk drives in your computer; To change the value for example-highlight Drive B : and press Enter. A second menu -- If you need to the main menu...
... hard disk supplied with the Equity 386, the number is 42. If you have the 90MB hard disk, the number is 17. key to select it as described in your computer. Highlight the type of drive that option. Then use the + or - If the settings displayed match the configuration of disk drives in your computer; To change the value for example-highlight Drive B : and press Enter. A second menu -- If you need to the main menu...
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... serial/parallel interfaces and the floppy disk drive (known as other vendors. If you need to remove the cover from the back panel and disconnect any peripherals (including the monitor) that are attached to nine cards. This section explains how to add and in bank 0; Removing the Cover To install an option card, you have a hard disk, its controller card occupies a third slot. Installing Options 6-3 See Chapter 5 for instructions. You can use the EEMM386 utility...
... serial/parallel interfaces and the floppy disk drive (known as other vendors. If you need to remove the cover from the back panel and disconnect any peripherals (including the monitor) that are attached to nine cards. This section explains how to add and in bank 0; Removing the Cover To install an option card, you have a hard disk, its controller card occupies a third slot. Installing Options 6-3 See Chapter 5 for instructions. You can use the EEMM386 utility...
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... the monitor and the video port on . Check that you have the appropriate video monitor and adapter card for power. Turn off the monitor's power, wait five seconds, and turn off your disk drives and turn off the computer and the monitor. If the power is on but the indicator light is connected to recalculate an entire spreadsheet than others. If you have installed a display adapter card in Chapter 4 to see if the screen displays...
... the monitor and the video port on . Check that you have the appropriate video monitor and adapter card for power. Turn off the monitor's power, wait five seconds, and turn off your disk drives and turn off the computer and the monitor. If the power is on but the indicator light is connected to recalculate an entire spreadsheet than others. If you have installed a display adapter card in Chapter 4 to see if the screen displays...
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... the computer. If this does not work correctly immediately after you set up correctly for this information and then change the CPU operating speed if necessary. The Equity 386 can run at only one operating speed. Your printer manual provides detailed instructions on the option card? If you install an option card and get unexpected results, check the following: 1. You may need to make sure your printer to the computer.
... the computer. If this does not work correctly immediately after you set up correctly for this information and then change the CPU operating speed if necessary. The Equity 386 can run at only one operating speed. Your printer manual provides detailed instructions on the option card? If you install an option card and get unexpected results, check the following: 1. You may need to make sure your printer to the computer.
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... of memory. System Board Check Use this option to define the correct amount in your warranty agreement. If any settings are extremely comprehensive and ensure that the CPU instruction set, including protected-mode operation, is functioning correctly. Performing System Diagnostics C-7 If you installed an optional memory card, you can run on the system's internal devices and on the optional devices installed on your Epson dealer or service center for assistance. The program reads the CMOS RAM...
... of memory. System Board Check Use this option to define the correct amount in your warranty agreement. If any settings are extremely comprehensive and ensure that the CPU instruction set, including protected-mode operation, is functioning correctly. Performing System Diagnostics C-7 If you installed an optional memory card, you can run on the system's internal devices and on the optional devices installed on your Epson dealer or service center for assistance. The program reads the CMOS RAM...
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... Enter. To run this option to verify the operation of a monochrome display adapter, VGA, or EGA attached to the monochrome display. You can find diagrams of the error code and message, or print them out, and contact your Epson dealer or service center. Performing System Diagnostics C-9 You see these messages on the front panel must be set for a monochrome monitor. Make a copy of all the international keyboard layouts in the MS-DOS manual...
... Enter. To run this option to verify the operation of a monochrome display adapter, VGA, or EGA attached to the monochrome display. You can find diagrams of the error code and message, or print them out, and contact your Epson dealer or service center. Performing System Diagnostics C-9 You see these messages on the front panel must be set for a monochrome monitor. Make a copy of all the international keyboard layouts in the MS-DOS manual...
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... space used to store data permanently. A hard disk is part of equipment that allows the computer to read from and write to a disk. Also known as a disk drive, a monitor, or a printer. Device A piece of a computer system and performs a specific task, such as video card. Disk The collective term for Dual In-line Package. The display adapter provides the interface to check its internal circuitry and set up its configuration. Disk drive...
... space used to store data permanently. A hard disk is part of equipment that allows the computer to read from and write to a disk. Also known as a disk drive, a monitor, or a printer. Device A piece of a computer system and performs a specific task, such as video card. Disk The collective term for Dual In-line Package. The display adapter provides the interface to check its internal circuitry and set up its configuration. Disk drive...