Epson Equity 386/33 PLUS Instrukcja Konfiguracji

EPSON®EQUITY® 386/33 PLUSSetup Guide

IntroductionThe Epson® Equity® 386/33 PLUS is a high-performancepersonal computer which offers exceptional speed andconvenience in a compact design.Yo

Optional EquipmentYou can easily upgrade your computer by installing additionalmemory and adding just about any optional device that iscompatible with

VGA UtilitiesYour Equity 386/33 PLUS comes with special VGA devicedrivers and utilities for use with the built-in VGA adapter.With these utilities, yo

Where to Get HelpIf you purchased your computer in the United States, EpsonAmerica provides local customer support and service through anationwide net

Chapter 1Setting Up Your SystemTo set up your Equity 386/33 PLUS, follow the eight steps inthis chapter. You may want to open this manual’s back cover

Before you set up your computer, choose a convenient locationthat provides the following:clPDLlPclA sturdy desk or table strong enough to support the

2Removing the Protective CardIf you have a 5V&nch diskette drive, there is a protective cardin the diskette slot. To remove it, flip the latch up

3Connecting a MonitorThe way you connect your monitor to the computer dependson the type of monitor you have. If you have a VGA monitor(or a multifreq

4. Examine the connector end of the monitor cable, and positionthe plug to line up with the monitor port on the computer(marked with a monitor icon).

6.Plug the monitor power cord into the monitor’s power inlet,as shown below.7.Plug the other end of the power cord into a three-hole,120-volt, grounde

IMPORTANT NOTICEDISCLAIMER OF WARRANTYEpson America makes no representations or warranties, either express or implied, by orwith respect to anything i

Using a Display Adapter CardIf you are using a non-VGA monitor, you’ll need to install adisplay adapter (video) card in one of the computer’s optionsl

NoteIf you install a display adapter card, you must set jumper J1on the main system board to disable the built-in VGAinterface so that your card can o

Once you have the right printer cable, follow these steps:1.Make sure the printer and computer are turned off.2. Place the printer next to the compute

4.Connect the other end of the cable to the printer as shownbelow. To secure the cable, squeeze the clips at each side ofthe printer port and push the

Using the Serial InterfaceIf you have a printer, a modem, or other peripheral device witha serial interface, you can connect it to the serial (BS-232C

5Connecting the KeyboardFollow these steps to connect the keyboard:1.Make sure the computer is turned off.2.Hold the keyboard cable connector so the a

3.You can change the angle of the keyboard by adjusting thelegs on the bottom. Turn it over and flip each leg upwarduntil it locks into place, as show

mouse connectorCautionAlthough the connectors and ports for the mouse andkeyboard are physically identical, they cannot be usedinterchangeably. Be sur

7Connecting the Power CordFollow these steps to connect the power cord:1.Plug the power cord into the AC power inlet on the backpanel, as shown below.

8Turning On the ComputerAfter you set up your system, you’re ready to turn on thepower. But first, read the following safety rules to avoidaccidentall

Important Safety Instructions1.2.3.Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference.Follow all warnings and instructions marked on th

power buttonThe power indicator next to the button lights up. After a fewseconds, the computer counts the amount of memory, and thenperforms a diagnos

Do not press any key yet. (If MS-DOS is already installed onyour system, you will see a prompt to enter the date.) Turn offthe computer as described b

Chapter 2Running the SETUP ProgramThe first time you use your computer, you need to run theSETUP program to define how your system is set up. You mayn

The configuration you define through SETUP is stored in aspecial area of memory called CMOS RAM. This memory isbacked up by a battery, so it is not er

The first option is highlighted. Press m to highlightRunSETUP, and then press m. The SETUP menu appearson the screen.The menu automatically displays t

The current month is highlighted and a calendar on the rightside of the screen shows all the days for the month, with thecurrent day flashing. Press m

Setting the Hard Disk Drive(s)The SETUP program lets you select the type of hard diskdrive(s) installed in your computer. If you have two hard diskdri

Hard disk drive types32 1023 517none10234233901553none900117 L!JS12OAT2-6Running the SETUP Program

Hard disk drive types (continued)Defining your own drive typeIf the parameters for your hard disk (listed in itsdocumentation) do not match any of the

2.Use the numeric keys to enter the appropriate values for theseparameters:Cyln= the number of cylinders on the disk.Head= the number of read/write he

12.Except as specifically explained in the User’s Guide, do notattempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing toqualified service perso

If you have connected your monitor to the computer’s built-inVGA port, select VGA or EGA. If you installed an optionalvideo card, follow these guideli

Setting the PasswordThe SETUP program lets you set an optional password tocontrol who can use your system. If you do not want to set apassword for you

Changing or Deleting a PasswordIf you want to change the currentpassword, highlight thePassword option and pressEdUor (&@ to display NewInstall. T

Setting the Booting SequenceThe booting sequence determines the order in which thecomputer reads the drives when it looks for the operatingsystem.If y

Setting the Memory and Speed OptionsSETUP offers the following options for customizing yoursystem’s memory and speed settings:0 BIOS shadowD Video sha

Setting the video cacheWhen the Video cache option is enabled, the computer speedsup video access so it can display text and graphics on the screenfas

You can also set the processor to change speed automatically.This enables the computer to switch to slow speed whenever itneeds to access a diskette b

Setting the Built-in InterfacesThis option lets you define how the following built-in interfacesoperate:0Parallel port (LPT1, LPT2, LPT3)DSerial port

Notebe sure to set any jumpers on the card(s) to indicate how youwant the port to be recognized (LPT1, LPT2, or LPT3).Setting the serial interfaceThe

Saving Your SettingsAfter you have made your selections for SETUP, press m toexit. You see the following prompt:Save SETUP configuration (Y/N)?Press m

Importantes Mesures de S&wit61.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.Lire attentivement les instructions qui suivent. Les conserver enlieu siIir.Observer les avertissem

IndexAAC power inlet, 1-15Alternate VGA feature connector,Intro-l, 1-7Analog connector, 1-4Application program, Intro-2Automatic speed, 2-14-15BBase m

Interfaces, Intro-l, 2-12, 2-16-17Internal memory, Intro-lJJumper settings, l-7-8, 1-14, 2-9KKeyboard,adjusting angle, 1-13cable, 1-12connecting, 1-1

Port,keyboard, l-12, 1-14monitor, 1-4-5mouse, Intro-1, 1-12, 2-17parallel, 1-8-10, 2-16-17serial, 1-11, 1-13, 2-16-17VGA, 1-4-6, 2-8-9Power,button, 1

SETUP program,processor speed, 2-1, 2-13-15real-time clock, 2-3saving settings, 2-18serial interface, 2-16-17shadow RAM, 2-1, 2-13-15speed, 2-1, 2-13-

10.S’il est nkcessaire d’employer un cordon prolongateur pourbrancher l’appareil, s’assurer que la consommation d’energietotale des machines branch&am

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IntroductionOptional Equipment...2Installing Operating Systems and Other Software...2VGA Utilities...

Setting the Hard Disk Drive(s)......2-5Hard Disk Drive Types ......2-5Setting the Primary Display Type.....2-8S