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..., 6-pin connector for F'S/2 compatible keyboard Option slots Six standard input/output expansion slots (five 16&t ISA compatible and one full-height drives Equity Series Computers 5/12/92 486DX2/50 & 486SX/25 PLUS-l high/low speed selection through jumpers. embedded IDE controller; Computer Specifications CPU and Memory 32-bit CPU 25 MHz system: 804865X processor, 50 MHz system: 80486DX2/50 processor System speed 25MHzregardlessofCPU;for80486DX2/50, 50 MHz speed is internal only; 8 MHz speed is simulated by the Setup program 2OOW, fan...
..., 6-pin connector for F'S/2 compatible keyboard Option slots Six standard input/output expansion slots (five 16&t ISA compatible and one full-height drives Equity Series Computers 5/12/92 486DX2/50 & 486SX/25 PLUS-l high/low speed selection through jumpers. embedded IDE controller; Computer Specifications CPU and Memory 32-bit CPU 25 MHz system: 804865X processor, 50 MHz system: 80486DX2/50 processor System speed 25MHzregardlessofCPU;for80486DX2/50, 50 MHz speed is internal only; 8 MHz speed is simulated by the Setup program 2OOW, fan...
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EQUITY 486DX2/50 PLUS EQUITY 486SX/25 PLUS Keyboard Layout Function Detachable, two position, 101/102 (countrydependent) sculpted keys 58-key QWERTY main keyboard; 17-key numeric/cursor pad; 10 cuxsor keys; additional Pkey cursor pad; 16 function keys (user-definable) Four levels (normal, shift, control, alternate); user-definable Environmental Requirements Serial Port Connector (CN4) Serial Port Connector Pin Assignments ~ Altitude Maximum wet bulb -330 to 9900 It (-100 to 3000 m) 6FP F (200 C) -330to11660tt (-100...
EQUITY 486DX2/50 PLUS EQUITY 486SX/25 PLUS Keyboard Layout Function Detachable, two position, 101/102 (countrydependent) sculpted keys 58-key QWERTY main keyboard; 17-key numeric/cursor pad; 10 cuxsor keys; additional Pkey cursor pad; 16 function keys (user-definable) Four levels (normal, shift, control, alternate); user-definable Environmental Requirements Serial Port Connector (CN4) Serial Port Connector Pin Assignments ~ Altitude Maximum wet bulb -330 to 9900 It (-100 to 3000 m) 6FP F (200 C) -330to11660tt (-100...
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... port 1 (378 and 37F are wnllguratlon registers. memory board * 25 MHz system only JP7 JP8 JP9 JPlO . JPll JP12 JP13 JP14 JP15 Miscellaneous jumper settings Jumper number JP4 JP5 JP6 JP7 Jumper ! ssttlng ~ ; 1 / it A' 0 A' I 0 I JP15 j A B ' Factory settmg Functlon Enables the burii-m VGA display adapter Disables the burlt-in VGA display adapter so you can use a dtsplay adapter on an optron card as 1 your primary adapter I Enables the power-on password Drsables the power-on password Color monitor...
... port 1 (378 and 37F are wnllguratlon registers. memory board * 25 MHz system only JP7 JP8 JP9 JPlO . JPll JP12 JP13 JP14 JP15 Miscellaneous jumper settings Jumper number JP4 JP5 JP6 JP7 Jumper ! ssttlng ~ ; 1 / it A' 0 A' I 0 I JP15 j A B ' Factory settmg Functlon Enables the burii-m VGA display adapter Disables the burlt-in VGA display adapter so you can use a dtsplay adapter on an optron card as 1 your primary adapter I Enables the power-on password Drsables the power-on password Color monitor...
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... 12 SIMM sockets on the memory card organized in your computer. Each socket can use . EQUITY 486DX2/50 PLUS EQUITY 486SX/25 PLUS Jumper settings for base memory Base memory Jumper JP13 Jumper JP14 640KB A ~ A' 512KB ,B IA ,256KB !B lB / * Factory setting Jumper settings for alternate microprocessor 'Jumper number ' Jumper eelllng Functlon JPl IA B 80487SX wwalled 80486SX wWalled JP2 80467SX mslalled; You must fill all of hard disk drives you set the hard disk drive configuration in the computer. CvhJrr llrdr...
... 12 SIMM sockets on the memory card organized in your computer. Each socket can use . EQUITY 486DX2/50 PLUS EQUITY 486SX/25 PLUS Jumper settings for base memory Base memory Jumper JP13 Jumper JP14 640KB A ~ A' 512KB ,B IA ,256KB !B lB / * Factory setting Jumper settings for alternate microprocessor 'Jumper number ' Jumper eelllng Functlon JPl IA B 80487SX wwalled 80486SX wWalled JP2 80467SX mslalled; You must fill all of hard disk drives you set the hard disk drive configuration in the computer. CvhJrr llrdr...
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... speed. If this does not work , enable Auto Speed in Setup. Technical Information Bulletins None. Related Documentation TM-48625/50 Equity 486DX2/50 PLUS & Equity 486SX/25 PLUS Service Manual PL-486DX2/50 PL-486%25+ SPK486DX2/50 Y73899110100 Equity 486DX2/50 PLUS Parts Price List Equity 48fiSX/25 PLUS Parts Price List Equity 486DX2/50 Self Paced Kit Equity 486DX2/50 PLUS 4&3X/25 PLUS User's Guide Equity Series Computers 5/12/92 466DX2/50 & 486SX/25 PLUS-5 It is no manual switch Mouse and Keyboard - Power-on password you are installing a drive that the drive type...
... speed. If this does not work , enable Auto Speed in Setup. Technical Information Bulletins None. Related Documentation TM-48625/50 Equity 486DX2/50 PLUS & Equity 486SX/25 PLUS Service Manual PL-486DX2/50 PL-486%25+ SPK486DX2/50 Y73899110100 Equity 486DX2/50 PLUS Parts Price List Equity 48fiSX/25 PLUS Parts Price List Equity 486DX2/50 Self Paced Kit Equity 486DX2/50 PLUS 4&3X/25 PLUS User's Guide Equity Series Computers 5/12/92 466DX2/50 & 486SX/25 PLUS-5 It is no manual switch Mouse and Keyboard - Power-on password you are installing a drive that the drive type...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... diagnostics programs. This applies to any add-on that 's allowed by the hardware being tested. 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 requires a device driver (CD-ROM, local area network, etc.), obviously the necessary device driver(s) must be loaded. EPSON Product Support Bulletin Subject: Proper Method for Running Benchmark and Diagnostics...
... diagnostics programs. This applies to any add-on that 's allowed by the hardware being tested. 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 requires a device driver (CD-ROM, local area network, etc.), obviously the necessary device driver(s) must be loaded. EPSON Product Support Bulletin Subject: Proper Method for Running Benchmark and Diagnostics...
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... math coprocessor), your system includes 4MB of your computer can access programs and data very quickly. Ll The built-in VGA adapter and VGA drivers support extended graphics resolutions up to further accelerate performance. Ll Shadow RAM copies your system and video ROM into a high-speed cache buffer so your system memory into the computer's 32-bit RAM to five drives: three externally-accessible drives and two internal drives.
... math coprocessor), your system includes 4MB of your computer can access programs and data very quickly. Ll The built-in VGA adapter and VGA drivers support extended graphics resolutions up to further accelerate performance. Ll Shadow RAM copies your system and video ROM into a high-speed cache buffer so your system memory into the computer's 32-bit RAM to five drives: three externally-accessible drives and two internal drives.
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... you how to remove and replace the computer's cover, front panel, and subassembly to access components inside the computer. Chapter 1 provides simple step-by-step instructions for setting up your computer, install options, and run diagnostic checks. Chapter 3 provides instructions for general operating procedures, such as 16-color graphics mode resolutions up to enhance your system's performance. Chapter 4 describes special features you can use to 1024 x 768...
... you how to remove and replace the computer's cover, front panel, and subassembly to access components inside the computer. Chapter 1 provides simple step-by-step instructions for setting up your computer, install options, and run diagnostic checks. Chapter 3 provides instructions for general operating procedures, such as 16-color graphics mode resolutions up to enhance your system's performance. Chapter 4 describes special features you can use to 1024 x 768...
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... the Num Lock indicator in VGA port, the Setup program automatically sets the display adapter type. (With this chapter to use the numeric keypad, press [G] to turn it . If you need to enter numbers while using -not the type of the keyboard is lit, press 1-1 once to turn it back on the numeric keypad. If you have installed a display adapter card-or you have connected a VGA monitor to the built-in the upper...
... the Num Lock indicator in VGA port, the Setup program automatically sets the display adapter type. (With this chapter to use the numeric keypad, press [G] to turn it . If you need to enter numbers while using -not the type of the keyboard is lit, press 1-1 once to turn it back on the numeric keypad. If you have installed a display adapter card-or you have connected a VGA monitor to the built-in the upper...
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..., this message appears: Power-on password already installed The Setup program does not allow you to the password submenu. 2-10 Running the Setup Program However, you turn it in Chapter 3 for instructions. 4. Caution Be sure to access the computer the next time you can use the backspace key to access the system. After you enter a password, press [Enter] to return to enter a new password if you enter or write it...
..., this message appears: Power-on password already installed The Setup program does not allow you to the password submenu. 2-10 Running the Setup Program However, you turn it in Chapter 3 for instructions. 4. Caution Be sure to access the computer the next time you can use the backspace key to access the system. After you enter a password, press [Enter] to return to enter a new password if you enter or write it...
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... to prevent unauthorized users from entering commands at your MS-DOS manual for more information. If you do not install SHARE, the following message flashes on your screen after you would if network server mode was turned off. See "Setting the Power-on Password" in a network environment. Note If your hard disk drive has a partition larger than 32MB, you enter the password. However, if you set a password and turn on network server mode, you load it...
... to prevent unauthorized users from entering commands at your MS-DOS manual for more information. If you do not install SHARE, the following message flashes on your screen after you would if network server mode was turned off. See "Setting the Power-on Password" in a network environment. Note If your hard disk drive has a partition larger than 32MB, you enter the password. However, if you set a password and turn on network server mode, you load it...
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... want to install memory modules, it is a circuit board you to increase the amount of memory in your computer by installing SIMMs rather than memory installed on the memory card in this chapter to add a particular function. Most option cards contain a device, such as a modem, or provide an interface, such as a monitor connector. You can access memory installed on SIMMs faster than an additional memory card. Chapter 6 Installing and Removing Options You can...
... want to install memory modules, it is a circuit board you to increase the amount of memory in your computer by installing SIMMs rather than memory installed on the memory card in this chapter to add a particular function. Most option cards contain a device, such as a modem, or provide an interface, such as a monitor connector. You can access memory installed on SIMMs faster than an additional memory card. Chapter 6 Installing and Removing Options You can...
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... Enable or disable the built-in mouse connector Cl Set your monitor type to monochrome or color Ll Change the amount of base memory tl Enable or disable the power-on page 6-3. 6-4 Installing and Removing Options Jumper Settings If you change your computer's configuration or need to alter the way it operates, you may need to change any jumper settings, locate the jumpers on the main system board, shown on password function U Enable or disable the built-in VGA display adapter tl Change the operation of memory...
... Enable or disable the built-in mouse connector Cl Set your monitor type to monochrome or color Ll Change the amount of base memory tl Enable or disable the power-on page 6-3. 6-4 Installing and Removing Options Jumper Settings If you change your computer's configuration or need to alter the way it operates, you may need to change any jumper settings, locate the jumpers on the main system board, shown on password function U Enable or disable the built-in VGA display adapter tl Change the operation of memory...
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... A position B J=&!gB L$gA &zJg A A A The following tables list the jumper settings and their functions. The jumper connects either pin A and the middle pin (position A) or pin B and the middle pin (position B), as your primary adapter JP5 A B* Disables the power-on password Enables the power-on password JP6 i A* B 1_JP7 A' B JP15 A B* Color monitor is installed Monochrome monitor is placed on an option card in VGA display adapter so you can use a mouse or other pointing device connected to a port on the...
... A position B J=&!gB L$gA &zJg A A A The following tables list the jumper settings and their functions. The jumper connects either pin A and the middle pin (position A) or pin B and the middle pin (position B), as your primary adapter JP5 A B* Disables the power-on password Enables the power-on password JP6 i A* B 1_JP7 A' B JP15 A B* Color monitor is installed Monochrome monitor is placed on an option card in VGA display adapter so you can use a mouse or other pointing device connected to a port on the...
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... Use the correct drive bay 0 Set the IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) jumpers on a hard disk drive Ll Install or remove a drive in the external drive bay Ct Install or remove an internal drive. If you want to install or remove a non-Epson drive, you perform any of the steps in your computer. This chapter describes how to install and remove optional Epson drives in this chapter may also need to install a variety of devices, including diskette drives, hard disk drives, and tape drives. the instructions...
... Use the correct drive bay 0 Set the IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) jumpers on a hard disk drive Ll Install or remove a drive in the external drive bay Ct Install or remove an internal drive. If you want to install or remove a non-Epson drive, you perform any of the steps in your computer. This chapter describes how to install and remove optional Epson drives in this chapter may also need to install a variety of devices, including diskette drives, hard disk drives, and tape drives. the instructions...
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... error message. B - 8 Troubleshooting If you are using one or more display adapter cards, you are using two different video cards, set jumper JP10 to disable the built-in Chapter 6 for instructions. If you may have detected excessive operating temperatures and automatically shut down the power. See "Restoring the Power Supply," below. This jumper tells the computer whether you can use your computer again. 9. If you installed an EGA or VGA display adapter card, or another type...
... error message. B - 8 Troubleshooting If you are using one or more display adapter cards, you are using two different video cards, set jumper JP10 to disable the built-in Chapter 6 for instructions. If you may have detected excessive operating temperatures and automatically shut down the power. See "Restoring the Power Supply," below. This jumper tells the computer whether you can use your computer again. 9. If you installed an EGA or VGA display adapter card, or another type...
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... able to set a new one , there are using network server mode and you remove the password, the computer automatically turns off the computer. If you do either of these steps to reset a jumper. To do not want to set a new password unless you are two ways to position A. Troubleshooting B-11 If you disable the password function, you cannot set a new one , follow these procedures, you must reset a jumper on password and do...
... able to set a new one , there are using network server mode and you remove the password, the computer automatically turns off the computer. If you do either of these steps to reset a jumper. To do not want to set a new password unless you are two ways to position A. Troubleshooting B-11 If you disable the password function, you cannot set a new one , follow these procedures, you must reset a jumper on password and do...
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... enter a new password. If you do not have a hard disk, insert the system diskette in Chapter 6 to change the setting of jumper JP5 to enter a password, press m immediately. You do not see "Setting the Power-on the computer. However, your current password is already in drive A and turn off the computer. Then see the key prompt and the computer loads the operating system. The jumper is stored. B-12 Troubleshooting...
... enter a new password. If you do not have a hard disk, insert the system diskette in Chapter 6 to change the setting of jumper JP5 to enter a password, press m immediately. You do not see "Setting the Power-on the computer. However, your current password is already in drive A and turn off the computer. Then see the key prompt and the computer loads the operating system. The jumper is stored. B-12 Troubleshooting...
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... the screen. If JP6 is set jumper JP4 to the primary monitor type. If you are using two different types of video cards, set incorrectly, you are using one or more display adapter cards, you may need to change the setting of card that you want to be the primary display adapter, you must set for instructions. B-16 Troubleshooting Also make sure you still have . If you installed an EGA or VGA display adapter card, or another type of jumper JP6...
... the screen. If JP6 is set jumper JP4 to the primary monitor type. If you are using two different types of video cards, set incorrectly, you are using one or more display adapter cards, you may need to change the setting of card that you want to be the primary display adapter, you must set for instructions. B-16 Troubleshooting Also make sure you still have . If you installed an EGA or VGA display adapter card, or another type of jumper JP6...
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..., A-5 -6 Serial, cable, 1-9 interface, 1-7, 1-9, 2-28 -30, D-2 port, 1-9, 6-3, D-2 port check, C-9 -10 SETMODE, 1-9 Setting up, 1-1 -16 Setup menu, 2-3-5 Setup program, 2-1 -33 automatic configuration, 2-2 caching, 2-11-13 clock, real-time, 2-17-19 cursor block, moving, 2-6 diskette drive types, 2-27-28 display adapter type, 2-6-9 error message, continuing from, 2-4-5 extended memory caching, 2-11-13 hard disk drive configuration, 2-20-26 keyboard options, 2-15-17 leaving the program, 2-32-33 Setup program, math coprocessor, 2-2, 2-31 memory, 2-2, 2-11 -13, 2-29 network server mode, 2-9 -11...
..., A-5 -6 Serial, cable, 1-9 interface, 1-7, 1-9, 2-28 -30, D-2 port, 1-9, 6-3, D-2 port check, C-9 -10 SETMODE, 1-9 Setting up, 1-1 -16 Setup menu, 2-3-5 Setup program, 2-1 -33 automatic configuration, 2-2 caching, 2-11-13 clock, real-time, 2-17-19 cursor block, moving, 2-6 diskette drive types, 2-27-28 display adapter type, 2-6-9 error message, continuing from, 2-4-5 extended memory caching, 2-11-13 hard disk drive configuration, 2-20-26 keyboard options, 2-15-17 leaving the program, 2-32-33 Setup program, math coprocessor, 2-2, 2-31 memory, 2-2, 2-11 -13, 2-29 network server mode, 2-9 -11...
