Equity 386SX PLUS Can Support up to Three Internal Drives: Either Two Diskette Drives and One Hard Disk Drive, Or One Diskette Drive and Two Hard Disk Drives
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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protections against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: l Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna l Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver l Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected l Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: “Television Interference Handbook.” This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Stock No. 004-000-00450-7. Note: If the interference stops, it was probably caused by the computer or its periph- eral devices. To further isolate the problem: Disconnect the peripheral devices and their input/output cables one at a time. If the interference stops, it is caused by either the peripheral device or its I/O cable. These devices usually require shielded I/O cables. For Epson peripheral devices, you can obtain the proper shielded cable from your dealer. For non-Epson peripheral devices, contact the manufacturer or dealer for assistance. WARNING: This equipment has been certified to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device, pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Only peripherals (computer input/output &vices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this computer. Operation with noncertified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. The connection of a nonshielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels that exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If this equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave the cables connected to unused interfaces. DOC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR CANADIAN USERS This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Conformation 1 Les Normes dIEmission Radioelectriques Canadiennes Le present appareil numerique n’emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de Classe B prescrites dans le reglement sur le brouillage tadiohlectriques &cc& par le Minist&re des Communications du Canada. EPSON® EQUITY™ 386SX PLUS User’s Guide IMPORTANT NOTICE DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY Epson America makes no representations or warranties, either express or implied, by or with respect to anything in this manual, and shall not be liable for any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose or for any indirect, special, or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion may not apply to you. COPYRIGHT NOTICE All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Epson America, Inc. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of information contained herein. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this publication, Epson America assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Nor is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Further, this publication and features described herein are subject to change without notice. TRADEMARKS Epson is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Equity is a trademark of Epson America, Inc. General notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies. Copyright 0 1990 by Epson America, Inc. Torrance, California Y705991101 ii IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4. Do not use this product near water. 5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product. 6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. 7. This product should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company. 8. This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug. 9. Do not locate this product where the cord will be walked on. 10. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes. 11. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 12. Except as specifically explained in the User’s Manual, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or removing those covers that are marked “Do Not Remove” may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing in those compartments to service personnel. 13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: A. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. B. If liquid has been spilled into the product. C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. D. If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation. E. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service. iv Contents Introduction Optional Equipment ................................. 1 Operating Systems and Other Software .................. 2 VGA Utilities ...................................... 3 How to Use This Manual ............................. 3 Where to Get Help .................................. 5 Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System 1 Choosing a Location ............................... 1-1 2 Removing the Protector Card. ....................... 1-3 3 Connecting a Monitor ............................. 1-3 Using the VGA Interface. ........................ 1-3 Using a Display Adapter Card ..................... 1-7 4 Connecting a Printer or Other Device. ................ 1-8 Using the Parallel Interface ....................... 1-8 Using the Serial Interface ......................... 1-11 5 Connecting the Keyboard ........................... 1-12 6 Connecting the Mouse ............................. 1-13 7 Connecting the Power Cord ......................... 1-15 8 Turning On the Computer .......................... 1-16 Turning Off the Computer. ....................... 1-18 Chapter 2 Running the Setup Program Automatic Configuration ............................. 2-2 Starting the Setup Program. ........................... 2-2 Continuing From an Error Message ................. 2-4 Moving the Cursor Block. ........................ 2-6 Setting the Display Adapter Type ...................... 2-6 Setting the Power-on Password. ........................ 2-9 Setting the Processor Speed ........................... 2-11 Setting the Speaker and Keyboard Options.