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... add-on that requires a device driver (CD-ROM, local area network, etc.), obviously the necessary device driver(s) must be loaded. in the CONFIG.SYS file. EPSON Product Support Bulletin Subject: Proper Method for Running Benchmark and Diagnostics Programs Date: 06/04/93 Page(s): 1 of FILES or BUFFERS to be defined in...
... add-on that requires a device driver (CD-ROM, local area network, etc.), obviously the necessary device driver(s) must be loaded. in the CONFIG.SYS file. EPSON Product Support Bulletin Subject: Proper Method for Running Benchmark and Diagnostics Programs Date: 06/04/93 Page(s): 1 of FILES or BUFFERS to be defined in...
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....0 Functioned normally with Norton Utilities and MS- Performance erratic at 4.77MHz Equity II 14.3 Functioned normally with Norton Utilities and MS - DOS 3.2 and Norton Utilities. DOS 3.3 and Norton Utilities. All were tested with MS - The table ...below shows compatibility and the Norton SI rating of the various systems. Model Norton SI Compatibility Equity I + and Equity le. Apex 100 12.0/16.9 Functioned normally with MS - Product Support Bulletin Subject: Equity/Apex Compatibility with the SOTA 386si Date: Page: 3/02/90 1 of this bulletin is to boot at...
....0 Functioned normally with Norton Utilities and MS- Performance erratic at 4.77MHz Equity II 14.3 Functioned normally with Norton Utilities and MS - DOS 3.2 and Norton Utilities. DOS 3.3 and Norton Utilities. All were tested with MS - The table ...below shows compatibility and the Norton SI rating of the various systems. Model Norton SI Compatibility Equity I + and Equity le. Apex 100 12.0/16.9 Functioned normally with MS - Product Support Bulletin Subject: Equity/Apex Compatibility with the SOTA 386si Date: Page: 3/02/90 1 of this bulletin is to boot at...
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... for the SOTA 386si in an 8086 - based system. This will tolerate being folded. 3. Equity II 1. Follow instructions for a standard installation for the SOTA 386si in the Equity I 1. Reassemble the main unit and go through the testing and initialization procedure outlined in the ... simple to the main system board. based system. Installation Instructions Equity I and the Equity II is sturdy and will necessitate routing the cable so that only Authorized Service Centers install the board in the Equity I and Equity II. Remove the following from the main unit: a) upper case...
... for the SOTA 386si in an 8086 - based system. This will tolerate being folded. 3. Equity II 1. Follow instructions for a standard installation for the SOTA 386si in the Equity I 1. Reassemble the main unit and go through the testing and initialization procedure outlined in the ... simple to the main system board. based system. Installation Instructions Equity I and the Equity II is sturdy and will necessitate routing the cable so that only Authorized Service Centers install the board in the Equity I and Equity II. Remove the following from the main unit: a) upper case...
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Pastoria Ave. based) personal computers. Although these boards were tested by qualified product support specialists, Epson America makes no representations that these products with your requirements and are compatible with the Equity and Apex (8088- and 8086 - We have found that you certify these third party products are competitively priced! SOTA Technology can...
Pastoria Ave. based) personal computers. Although these boards were tested by qualified product support specialists, Epson America makes no representations that these products with your requirements and are compatible with the Equity and Apex (8088- and 8086 - We have found that you certify these third party products are competitively priced! SOTA Technology can...
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...boards have been found to be compatible in requests for compatibility information regarding the Equity II computer and these video boards. Board Manufacturer VGA VGA/16 VGA+/16 VGA/16 Fastwrite VGA Tatung Epson America Paradise SOTA Technology Video - 7 The 16 - This bulletin is ...and VGA boards in the default position (position 2) and that jumpers J1 and J2 are in the Equity II. bit VGAWonder board from completing the boot procedure. Product Support Bulletin Subject: Equity II Compatibility with EGA and VGA Boards Date: Page: 1/9/90 1 of 1 PSB No: Originator: S-0109A...
...boards have been found to be compatible in requests for compatibility information regarding the Equity II computer and these video boards. Board Manufacturer VGA VGA/16 VGA+/16 VGA/16 Fastwrite VGA Tatung Epson America Paradise SOTA Technology Video - 7 The 16 - This bulletin is ...and VGA boards in the default position (position 2) and that jumpers J1 and J2 are in the Equity II. bit VGAWonder board from completing the boot procedure. Product Support Bulletin Subject: Equity II Compatibility with EGA and VGA Boards Date: Page: 1/9/90 1 of 1 PSB No: Originator: S-0109A...
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...drives (daisychained) together. It was found compatible with the OmniBridge controller. The Equity le was able to support one or two external disk drives (daisychained) together. The Equity II was able to be used as high density (1.2M and 1.44M) or ... The purpose of compatibility testing conducted by the Computer Product Support Center with the Sysgen OmniBridge controller and Bridge - Equity I Equity II Equity III Equity I + Equity le Comments The Equity I + was found compatible with the OmniBridge controller. The external drives could be used as high density (1.2M ...
...drives (daisychained) together. It was found compatible with the OmniBridge controller. The Equity le was able to support one or two external disk drives (daisychained) together. The Equity II was able to be used as high density (1.2M and 1.44M) or ... The purpose of compatibility testing conducted by the Computer Product Support Center with the Sysgen OmniBridge controller and Bridge - Equity I Equity II Equity III Equity I + Equity le Comments The Equity I + was found compatible with the OmniBridge controller. The external drives could be used as high density (1.2M ...
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...Equity II + was found compatible with the OmniBridge controller. It was able to support one or two external disk drives (daisychained) together. The Equity III + was found compatible with the OmniBridge controller. The external drives could be used as high density (1.2M and 1.44M) or normal (360K and 720K) disk drives. The Epson...as high density (1.2M and 1.44M) or normal (360K and 720K) disk drives. The Epson APEX was found compatible with the OmniBridge controller. The Equity Ile was found compatible with the OmniBridge controller. It was able to support one or two ...
...Equity II + was found compatible with the OmniBridge controller. It was able to support one or two external disk drives (daisychained) together. The Equity III + was found compatible with the OmniBridge controller. The external drives could be used as high density (1.2M and 1.44M) or normal (360K and 720K) disk drives. The Epson...as high density (1.2M and 1.44M) or normal (360K and 720K) disk drives. The Epson APEX was found compatible with the OmniBridge controller. The Equity Ile was found compatible with the OmniBridge controller. It was able to support one or two ...
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... compatible with the OmniBridge controller. The external drives could be used as high density (1.2M and 1.44M) or normal (360K and 720K) disk drives. The Epson APEX 200 was found compatible with the internal FDC of the computer in which it to coexist with the OmniBridge controller. This was found to... be used as high density (1.2M and 1.44M) or normal (360K and 720K) disk drives. APEX 100 APEX 200 PSB No: S-008B Page: 3 of 3 The Epson APEX 100 was found compatible with the OmniBridge controller.
... compatible with the OmniBridge controller. The external drives could be used as high density (1.2M and 1.44M) or normal (360K and 720K) disk drives. The Epson APEX 200 was found compatible with the internal FDC of the computer in which it to coexist with the OmniBridge controller. This was found to... be used as high density (1.2M and 1.44M) or normal (360K and 720K) disk drives. APEX 100 APEX 200 PSB No: S-008B Page: 3 of 3 The Epson APEX 100 was found compatible with the OmniBridge controller.
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... be replaced as whole units. Apex / Apex Plus Model Keyboard Unit Apex A265091A Apex Plus 93553905410 Equity I, II, Ill Model Equity I/II Equity Ill Keyboard PCB Assy Y145501001 KAFLZ3AEPS1 Key Top set Y145501021 attached Keyboard Cable Y144305000 KACCL060UCA Model Code Equity I +, II +, Ill+, 386/20 FCC ID Keyboard PCB Assy Control Board attached attached none Y171501017 Key...
... be replaced as whole units. Apex / Apex Plus Model Keyboard Unit Apex A265091A Apex Plus 93553905410 Equity I, II, Ill Model Equity I/II Equity Ill Keyboard PCB Assy Y145501001 KAFLZ3AEPS1 Key Top set Y145501021 attached Keyboard Cable Y144305000 KACCL060UCA Model Code Equity I +, II +, Ill+, 386/20 FCC ID Keyboard PCB Assy Control Board attached attached none Y171501017 Key...
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WAH 5 WHDC 6 WD1006S - Please refer to the following pages for the hard disk controllers used in Epson Equity computers. WX1 2 WD1002S - WAH 4 WD1002 - WX2 3 WD1003 - Product Support Bulletin Subject: Date: Page: Equity Series HDD Controllers Jumper Settings 6/12/89 1 of 8 PSB NO.: S-0070A Originator: APA ap' This bulletin provides information on the jumper settings for information regarding specific hard disk controllers: Model # Page # WD1002A - WAH . . . . . . 7 ACB - 2320 8
WAH 5 WHDC 6 WD1006S - Please refer to the following pages for the hard disk controllers used in Epson Equity computers. WX1 2 WD1002S - WAH 4 WD1002 - WX2 3 WD1003 - Product Support Bulletin Subject: Date: Page: Equity Series HDD Controllers Jumper Settings 6/12/89 1 of 8 PSB NO.: S-0070A Originator: APA ap' This bulletin provides information on the jumper settings for information regarding specific hard disk controllers: Model # Page # WD1002A - WAH . . . . . . 7 ACB - 2320 8
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W4 2 to 3 Disk controller I. W8 2 to 3 Device address 320H. W3 1 to 2 BIOS ROM size (32K or 64K). W5 * hard-wired 1 to 2 BIOS ROM is enabled (on controller). HDD Controller WD1002A-WX1 (8-bit) Model number -------- -- W7 * hard-wired 1 to be the first). * No jumper pins - 1 and 2 are connected by a PCB board etch. Extra jumper FACTORY SETTINGS Jumper Position Description W1 N/A Not used . D. (set to 2 IRQ 5. W6 2 to 3 Reduced write current (< = 8 heads). W2 N/A Not used .
W4 2 to 3 Disk controller I. W8 2 to 3 Device address 320H. W3 1 to 2 BIOS ROM size (32K or 64K). W5 * hard-wired 1 to 2 BIOS ROM is enabled (on controller). HDD Controller WD1002A-WX1 (8-bit) Model number -------- -- W7 * hard-wired 1 to be the first). * No jumper pins - 1 and 2 are connected by a PCB board etch. Extra jumper FACTORY SETTINGS Jumper Position Description W1 N/A Not used . D. (set to 2 IRQ 5. W6 2 to 3 Reduced write current (< = 8 heads). W2 N/A Not used .
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W6 2 to 2 BIOS ROM is enabled (on controller). W3 1 to 3 Reduced write current (< = 8 heads). W7 * hard-wired 1 to 2 Required for this configuration. W-2 1 to 2 IRQ 5. * No jumper pins - 1 and 2 are connected by a PCB board etch. HDD Controller WD1002S-WX2 (8-bit) Jl '--Extra jumper FACTORY SETTINGS Jumper Position Description I 0I Model number--j W1 1 to 2 BIOS ROM size (32K or 64K). W5 * hard-wired 1 to 2 Required for this configuration. W4 2 to 3 Device address 320H.
W6 2 to 2 BIOS ROM is enabled (on controller). W3 1 to 3 Reduced write current (< = 8 heads). W7 * hard-wired 1 to 2 Required for this configuration. W-2 1 to 2 IRQ 5. * No jumper pins - 1 and 2 are connected by a PCB board etch. HDD Controller WD1002S-WX2 (8-bit) Jl '--Extra jumper FACTORY SETTINGS Jumper Position Description I 0I Model number--j W1 1 to 2 BIOS ROM size (32K or 64K). W5 * hard-wired 1 to 2 Required for this configuration. W4 2 to 3 Device address 320H.
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Required for this configuration. Model Equity III Equity II + Equity III + Pin 1 of LED indicator cable : Jumper W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 Position 1 to 2 No jumper * No jumper 2 to 3 2 to 3 2 to 3 * No jumper pins. Standard configuration. Description Status read is latched. Required for this configuration. Standard configuration. Primary address selected. HDD Controller WD1003-WAH (16-bit) Model number FACTORY SETTINGS Connection of J6 Orange wire Blue wire Red wire
Required for this configuration. Model Equity III Equity II + Equity III + Pin 1 of LED indicator cable : Jumper W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 Position 1 to 2 No jumper * No jumper 2 to 3 2 to 3 2 to 3 * No jumper pins. Standard configuration. Description Status read is latched. Required for this configuration. Standard configuration. Primary address selected. HDD Controller WD1003-WAH (16-bit) Model number FACTORY SETTINGS Connection of J6 Orange wire Blue wire Red wire
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Connection of LED indicator cable : Model Equity III Equity II + Equity III + Pin 1 of J4 Orange wire Blue wire Red wire HDD Controller WD1002-WAH (16-bit) FACTORY SETTINGS Jumper Position Description Model number -~ j W1 1 to NL HDD activity LED only lights when the controller accesses the drive. W2 Center to 2 Primary base address.
Connection of LED indicator cable : Model Equity III Equity II + Equity III + Pin 1 of J4 Orange wire Blue wire Red wire HDD Controller WD1002-WAH (16-bit) FACTORY SETTINGS Jumper Position Description Model number -~ j W1 1 to NL HDD activity LED only lights when the controller accesses the drive. W2 Center to 2 Primary base address.
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HDD Controller WHDC (16-bit) CN6 0n l :-4 FACTORY SETTINGS Connection of CN6 Orange wire Blue wire Red wire Primary address selected. Status read is non-latched (select = drive busy). Hardwired to B) No jumper pins. Model Equity III Equity I I + Equity I I I + Pin 1 of LED indicator cable : Jumper Position Description * JP1 (J1) * JP2 (J2) * JP3 (J3) JP4 to JP8 *2 to 3 (B to C) * 1 to 2 (A to B) * 1 to 2 (A to factory settings. * "JP" may labeled as "J", "1" as "A", "2" as "B" and "3" as "C". WAH mode (dual HDD controller).
HDD Controller WHDC (16-bit) CN6 0n l :-4 FACTORY SETTINGS Connection of CN6 Orange wire Blue wire Red wire Primary address selected. Status read is non-latched (select = drive busy). Hardwired to B) No jumper pins. Model Equity III Equity I I + Equity I I I + Pin 1 of LED indicator cable : Jumper Position Description * JP1 (J1) * JP2 (J2) * JP3 (J3) JP4 to JP8 *2 to 3 (B to C) * 1 to 2 (A to B) * 1 to 2 (A to factory settings. * "JP" may labeled as "J", "1" as "A", "2" as "B" and "3" as "C". WAH mode (dual HDD controller).
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Isolates mounting bracket from logic ground. No reduced write current, Enables cacheing. Primary controller port. Description LED lights for drive selection (non- Model Pin 1 of LED indicator cable : Jumper W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 Position * 1 to 2 1 to 2 No jumper * No jumper * 1 to 2 * No jumper * No jumper pins. latched). HDD Controller WD1006S-WAH (16-bit) Model number FACTORY SETTINGS Connection of J1 Equity 386/20 Red wire Non-latched mode.
Isolates mounting bracket from logic ground. No reduced write current, Enables cacheing. Primary controller port. Description LED lights for drive selection (non- Model Pin 1 of LED indicator cable : Jumper W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 Position * 1 to 2 1 to 2 No jumper * No jumper * 1 to 2 * No jumper * No jumper pins. latched). HDD Controller WD1006S-WAH (16-bit) Model number FACTORY SETTINGS Connection of J1 Equity 386/20 Red wire Non-latched mode.
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Manufacturing test points (DO NOT JUMPER). HDD Controller ACB-2320 (16-bit) FACTORY SETTINGS Connection of J4 Red wire Manufacturing test points (DO NOT JUMPER). ACB-BIOS disabled (no ROM present in location U25). Selects IRQ 14. Equity 386/20 Serial monitor output (DO NOT JUMPER). Pin 1 of LED indicator cable : Jumper Position J5 J6 J7 J8 J9, J10, J11 J12 J13 No jumpers No jumpers No jumper No jumpers No jumpers 1 to 2 No jumper Description Model Used for hardware port addressing. Not used.
Manufacturing test points (DO NOT JUMPER). HDD Controller ACB-2320 (16-bit) FACTORY SETTINGS Connection of J4 Red wire Manufacturing test points (DO NOT JUMPER). ACB-BIOS disabled (no ROM present in location U25). Selects IRQ 14. Equity 386/20 Serial monitor output (DO NOT JUMPER). Pin 1 of LED indicator cable : Jumper Position J5 J6 J7 J8 J9, J10, J11 J12 J13 No jumpers No jumpers No jumper No jumpers No jumpers 1 to 2 No jumper Description Model Used for hardware port addressing. Not used.
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... board used for configuring the computers for third party keyboards and for enabling an 8087 math coprocessor. O2.......Page 4 Equity II MCY Board P/N Y1442075000 Page 5 Equity II MCY Board P/N Y1442076000 Page 5 Equity III Main Board Dip-switch configuration....Page 6 EPSON AMERICA SERVICE, 23610 TEL0 AVENUE, TORRANCE, CALIF. 90505 It also describes the various releases of 6 SUBJECT...
... board used for configuring the computers for third party keyboards and for enabling an 8087 math coprocessor. O2.......Page 4 Equity II MCY Board P/N Y1442075000 Page 5 Equity II MCY Board P/N Y1442076000 Page 5 Equity III Main Board Dip-switch configuration....Page 6 EPSON AMERICA SERVICE, 23610 TEL0 AVENUE, TORRANCE, CALIF. 90505 It also describes the various releases of 6 SUBJECT...
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... WILL RESULT! * 8087 SUPPORT - Remove the jumper from position J1. * EGA MONITOR SUPPORT - Set dip switches 6 and 7 to the on position. ----- u EQUITY I MARS BOARD JUMPER CONFIGURATIONS I I CN1 I I CN2 1 8250 i CN3 8087 socket 3D 1 8OC88 CPU 4D 1 MRS-MT BOARD MARS BOARD [BROIM O ...(B) (A) ml CN10 CN9 PLEASE NOTE Since setting the jumpers requires almost complete disassembly of 6 ----- Page 2 of the Equity I A =p] Reset Dip Switch Keyboard * NON-EPSON KEYBOARD SUPPORT - opt. 256KB RAM Board CN5 1 82C59 1 I computer it should be done only by authorized...
... WILL RESULT! * 8087 SUPPORT - Remove the jumper from position J1. * EGA MONITOR SUPPORT - Set dip switches 6 and 7 to the on position. ----- u EQUITY I MARS BOARD JUMPER CONFIGURATIONS I I CN1 I I CN2 1 8250 i CN3 8087 socket 3D 1 8OC88 CPU 4D 1 MRS-MT BOARD MARS BOARD [BROIM O ...(B) (A) ml CN10 CN9 PLEASE NOTE Since setting the jumpers requires almost complete disassembly of 6 ----- Page 2 of the Equity I A =p] Reset Dip Switch Keyboard * NON-EPSON KEYBOARD SUPPORT - opt. 256KB RAM Board CN5 1 82C59 1 I computer it should be done only by authorized...
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Page 3 of 6 ----- The board is hard-wired to provide RAM refresh to the option slots. * An 8087 coprocessor cannot be used. * There is no jumpers on this version board. EQUITY II MCY BOARD Y147201000 REV. 00 JUMPER CONFIGURATIONS Reset Dip Switch JUMPER CONFIGURATIONS Vol. Keyboard * There are no provision for using alternate keyboards. -----
Page 3 of 6 ----- The board is hard-wired to provide RAM refresh to the option slots. * An 8087 coprocessor cannot be used. * There is no jumpers on this version board. EQUITY II MCY BOARD Y147201000 REV. 00 JUMPER CONFIGURATIONS Reset Dip Switch JUMPER CONFIGURATIONS Vol. Keyboard * There are no provision for using alternate keyboards. -----