Document Outline

• FRONT MATTER
• CONTENTS
• INTRODUCTION
  • How to Use This Manual
  • Where to Get Help
• CHAP 1-SETTING UP YOUR SYSTEM
  • Unpacking
  • Choosing a Location
  • Connecting a Monitor
  • Connecting a Printer or Other Device
    • Using the Parallel Interface
    • Using the Serial Interface
    • Using the Mouse Connector
  • Connecting the Power Cord
  • Connecting the Keyboard
  • Turning On the Computer
• CHAP 2-RUNNING THE SETUP PROGRAM
  • Starting the Setup Program
    • Continuing From an Error Message
    • Moving the Cursor Block
  • Setting the Display Adapter Card Type
  • Setting the Power-on Password
  • Setting the Fast Boot Function
  • Setting the Auto Speed Function
  • Setting the Real-time Clock
  • Setting the Hard Disk Drive Configuration
  • Setting the Diskette Drive Type(s)
  • Setting the Serial and Parallel Interfaces
  • Reviewing Your Settings
  • Leaving the Setup Menu
  • Adding an Optional Memory Card
• CHAP 3-USING THE EQUITY 386SX
  • Installing MS-DOS
  • Using a Power-on Password
    • Changing a Power-on Password
    • Deleting a Power-on Password
  • Selecting the Operating Speed
  • Special Keys on the Equity 386SX Keyboard
  • Stopping a Command or Program
  • Resetting the Computer
  • Using Disks and Disk Drives
    • How Disks Store Data
    • Types of Diskette Drives
    • Caring for Diskettes and Diskette Drives
    • Inserting and Removing Diskettes
    • Write-protecting Diskettes
    • Making Backup Copies
    • Using a Single Diskette Drive
    • Using Two Diskette Drives
    • Using a Hard Disk Drive
  • Turning Off the Computer
• CHAP 4-USING MS-DOS WITH YOUR EQUITY 386SX
  • Starting MS-DOS
  • Using Drive Designators
    • The Current Drive
  • Types of MS-DOS Commands
  • Entering an MS-DOS Command
  • Setting the Date and Time
  • Creating and Managing Files
    • Naming Files
    • Copying Files
    • Renaming Files
    • Deleting Files
    • Printing Text Files
  • Using Directories
    • The Current Directory
    • Changing the Current Directory
    • Using Pathnames
    • Including Filenames With Pathnames
    • Including Drive Letters With Pathnames and Filenames
    • Creating Directories
    • Listing the Contents of a Directory
    • Displaying a List of Directories
    • Removing Directories
  • Formatting Diskettes
    • Using the FORMAT Command
  • Backing Up Data
    • Using the DISKCOPY Command
    • Using the BACKUP Command
  • The MS-DOS Shell Program
  • Using the Epson HELP Program
  • Using the Epson MENU Program
    • MENU Program Options
  • Using an AUTOEXEC.BAT File
    • Creating an AUTOEXEC.BAT File
  • Using Memory Beyond
    • Using EMM386.SYS
• CHAP 5-INSTALLING OPTIONS
  • Adding Memory Modules
  • Installing Option Cards
    • Removing the Cover
    • Installing an Option Card
    • Changing Jumper Settings
    • Removing an Option Card
    • Replacing the Cover
  • Post-installation Setup for Memory Cards
  • Post-installation Setup
• APPENDIX A-TROUBLESHOOTING
  • Error Messages
  • The Computer Won’t Start
  • The Computer Locks Up
  • Password Problems
    • Removing a Password
    • Setting a New Password
  • Keyboard Problems
  • Monitor Problems
  • Diskette Problems
  • Diskette Drive Problems
  • Hard Disk Problems
  • Software Problems
  • Printer Problems
  • Option Card Problems
• APPENDIX B-POWER-ON DIAGNOSTICS
  • Power-on diagnostics error codes and messages Table
• APPENDIX C-PERFORMING SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS
  • Starting System Diagnostics
  • Selecting an Option
  • Selecting a Test
    • Resuming From an Error
  • System Board Check
  • Memory Check
  • Keyboard Check
  • Monochrome Display Adapter and CRT Check
    • Monochrome Adapter Check
    • Attribute Check
    • Character Set Check
    • Video Check
    • Sync Check
    • Run All Above Checks
  • Color Graphics Adapter and CRT Check
    • Color Graphics Adapter Check
    • Attribute Check
    • Character Set Check
    • 40-column Character Set Check
    • 320x200 Graphics Mode Check
    • 640x200 Graphics Mode Check
    • Screen Paging Check
    • Light Pen Check
    • Color Video Check
    • Sync Check
    • Run All Above Checks
  • Diskette Drives and Controller Check
    • Sequential Seek Check
    • Random Seek Check
    • Write, Read Check
    • Disk Change Check
    • Run All Above Checks
  • Math Coprocessor Check
  • Parallel Port (Printer Interface) Check
  • Alternate Parallel Port Check
  • Parallel Port (on Video Adapter) Check
  • Serial Port (RS-232C Port) Check
  • Alternate Serial Port Check
  • Dot-matrix Printer Check
  • Hard Disk Drive(s) and Controller Check
    • Seek Check
    • Write, Read Check
    • Read, Verify Check
    • Run All Above Checks
  • Error Codes and Messages
• APPENDIX D-PHYSICALLY FORMATTING A HARD DISK
  • Choosing the Type of Format
    • Reformatting a Used Disk
    • Formatting a New Disk
    • Selecting an Option
    • Starting the Formatting Process
  • Option 1, Format
    • Modifying the Defective Track Table
    • Formatting the Disk
  • Option 2, Destructive Surface Analysis
  • Option 3, Non-destructive Surface Analysis
  • Exiting the Hard Disk Format Menu
• APPENDIX E-HARD DISK DRIVE TYPES
• APPENDIX F-SPECIFICATIONS
  • CPU and Memory
  • Controllers
  • Interfaces
  • Power Supply
  • Mass Storage
  • Keyboard
  • Environmental Requirements
  • Physical Characteristics
• GLOSSARY
• INDEX