EPSON Product Support Bulletin Subject: Proper Method for Running Benchmark and Diagnostics Programs Date: 06/04/93 Page(s): 1 of 1 PSB No: S-0158 Originator: MWT This bulletin describes the proper method for running any benchmark or diagnostics programs. This applies to any computer system. In most cases, the computer should be started using an MS-DOS boot diskette that’s ‘clean’ - in other words, one with no CONFIG.SYS or AUTOEXEC.BAT files.
EPSON Product Support Bulletin Subject: Equity Series SIMM Compatibility Date: 12/4/91 Page(s): 1 of 1 PSB No: S-0136 Originator: JAD Due to the influx of third party SlMMs on the market, there are some that are not compatible with Epson products. This bulletin is intended to be an aid in ensuring that only compatible SlMMs are chosen for use in Epson’s Equity Series of computers. The SlMMs in question were SEIMENS, CUMULUS and KINGSTON.
EPSON EPSON AMERICA, INC. INFORMATION Product Support Bulletin Subject: Maximum Number of Printers Supported by Current Equity Computers Date: 02/06/91 Page(s): 1 of 1 PSB No: S-0128 Originator: KAS As computing environments increase in complexity, there has been an increasing number of instances that require the support of several printers by one computer.
EPSON AMERICA, INC. INFORMATION Product Support Bulletin Subject: Equity Series Computers and Lotus 1 - 2 - 3 Release 3.0 Date: Page: 12/7/89 1 of 1 PSB No: Originator: S-0108 KAS d(+# The advent of Lotus 1 - 2 - 3 Release 3.0 has raised a number of questions regarding memory management for the Epson Equity computers, specifically the Equity 386/20, Equity 386SX and Equity Ile. The purpose of this document is to discuss the memory requirements for Lotus 1 - 2 - 3 Release 3.
EPSON EPSON AMERICA, INC. INFORMATION Product Support Bulletin Subject: Equity lIe SIMM Memory Configuration Date: 10/23/89 Page: 1 of 2 The purpose of this bulletin is to clarify information on how to set up memory configurations and use the EEMM286.sys driver with expanded memory. Setup provides 5 types of memory configurations. Type 1 shows the 640K base, disables upper 384K and displays how much additional expanded SIMM memory is installed above the initial 1MB of memory.
PSB No: S - 0107 Page 2 of 2 It is not possible to use the EEMM286.SYS driver in any other format or to specify size of memory to address in config.sys. (re: page 6- 37 4.01 DOS manual). At boot- up, EEMM286.SYS will read setup for the amount of expanded memory selected and convert it to pages, test and install the driver. MEMORY CONFIGURATION CHART Setup: Base Mem.
Product Support Bulletin Subject: Equity Ile Questions and Answers Date: 9/29/89 Page: 1 of 7 Questions and Answers on the Equity Ile GENERAL: Q1. What microprocessor does the Equity Ile use? A. The Equity Ile utilizes the Intel 80286 microprocessor running at 8 or 12MHz. Use of this CPU allows for high - powered, high - speed 16 bit computing. Q2. Can the Equity Ile support an 80287 co - processor? A. Yes, 80287 support is available.
PSB No: S - 0105 Page 2 of 7 Q5. Does the Equity Ile have a built in PS/2 mouse port? A. Yes, it has a PS/2 compatible mouse port on the rear panel of the computer. The connector is a 6 pin mini DIN for an IRQ12 mouse or other device. Jumper 3 on the system board assigns IRQ12 to the mouse port or the I/O channel of other devices. Q6. Can the Equity ” + ” keyboard be used on this machine? A.
PSB No: S-0105 Page 3 of 7 Q10. What is the Auto Speed function? A. The Equity Ile is capable of operating at 12MHz or 8MHz. Some copy protected applications require the computer to run at 8MHz while accessing the program diskette. By enabling the Auto speed function the computer automatically switches to 8MHz when accessing the diskette drive. It then switches back to 12MHz for optimal performance. Auto speed is accessed through the SETUP program under the Auto speed option. Q11.
PSB No: S-0105 Page 4 of 7 Q15. What VGA adapters are compatible with the Equity Ile? A. The following VGA adapters have been tested in the EQ Ile: Epson VGA Plus 16 card. Paradise VGA Plus 16 Card Paradise VGA Professional Card Video Seven Fastwrite Card HARD DRIVES: Q16. What type of hard disk drives are available for the Equity Ile? A. The Equity Ile is available in one hard disk configuration using a 40Mb 3.5” hard disk, (Conner CP - 344, 29ms access time).
PSB No: S-0105 Page 5 of 7 Q12. A. Does the Epson Hard Disk Interface require an expansion slot? No. The Epson Hard Disk Interface interconnects the system board with an AT- interface type hard disk through a dedicated connector. Q14. Can the floppy disk interface be disabled? A. No. The floppy disk interface is integrated on the system board and there are no jumpers to disable it. Q15. Can the Epson Hard Disk Controller be disabled or its address changed? A. Yes.
PSB No: S-0105 Page 6 of 7 Q18. Will the Equity Ile support 3 floppy disk drives? A. No, not directly. The Epson controller and ROM BIOS supports a maximum of two floppy drives. The internal floppy controller cannot be disabled or removed. RAM MEMORY: Q19. What SIMM chips should be used when adding memory to the Equity Ile? A. Use the Epson 80 ns SIMM module kits, either 1 MByte kit, (256Kb SIMMs) or 2MByte kit, (1Mb SIMMs) to extend the system memory.
PSB No: S-0105 Page 7 of 7 Q21. What type of RAM chips are used in the Equity Ile? A. The Equity Ile utilizes eight (8) 514256 - 10 (256x4), 100 ns RAM chips plus parity on the system board. Q22. Does the Equity Ile have Shadow RAM? A. No, due to the use of faster ROMs in the BIOS, there is no need for Shadow RAM. Q23. How can I use the 384K of memory between the 640K and the 1MB range? A.
Subject: Using High Capacity ESDI and SCSI Hard Disk Drives with the Current Equity Series Computers Date: 10/10/90 Page(s): 1 of 2 PSB No: S-0091A Originator: PNM The purpose of this bulletin is to provide some specific examples of how to install high capacity ESDI and SCSI hard disk drives in the current Equity Series computers.
PSB No: S-0091A Page: 2 of 2 The next step after completing the low level format is to run the Novell COMPSURF utility. When setting up the COMPSURF Parameters it will ask if you want to “Format the drive?” where you will choose the “NO” response and proceed to the next option. When asked if you want to “Retain the Bad Track Table” answer ‘YES” and continue on with the rest of the COMPSURF options. After completion of the COMPSURF utility, continue on with the rest of the NETGEN installation.
Product Support Bulletin Subject: Equity and Apex Series Compatibility with the Sysgen OmniBridge Controller and BridgeFiler External Floppy Drives Date: Page: 04/11/90 1 of 3 PSB No: Originator: S-0088B KAS 60 The purpose of this bulletin is to provide the results of compatibility testing conducted by the Computer Product Support Center with the Sysgen OmniBridge controller and Bridge - Filer external floppy disk drives.
PSB No: S-0088B Page: 2 of 3 Equity II + The Equity II + was found compatible with the OmniBridge controller. It was able to support one or two external disk drives (daisychained) together. The external drives could be used as high density (1.2M and 1.44M) or normal (360K and 720K) disk drives. Equity lIe The Equity Ile was found compatible with the OmniBridge controller. It was able to support one or two external disk drives (daisychained) together. The external drives could be used as high density (1.
PSB No: S-008B Page: 3 of 3 APEX 100 The Epson APEX 100 was found compatible with the OmniBridge controller. It was able to support one or two external disk drives (daisychained) together. The external drives could be used as high density (1.2M and 1.44M) or normal (360K and 720K) disk drives. APEX 200 The Epson APEX 200 was found compatible with the OmniBridge controller. It was able to support one or two external disk drives (daisychained) together. The external drives could be used as high density (1.
PSB No.: S-0062I Page: 1 of 18 EQUITY II+ (12MHz) VER 2.20 2.20 Y162802001 Y162803001 PART # DESC TYPE LOC 3.00 3.00 Y162802002 Y162803002 ADR-A3 ADR-B3 M27C128 M27C128 3B 4B 3.03 3.03 22011035 22011036 ODD303 EVEN303 M27C128 M27C128 SEE NOTE ADR-A2 ADR-B2 M27C128 M27C128 3B 4B REASON Fixed problems with serial port and Microsoft Word, Intel InBoard 386 and CTRL key. See ECN EQII+-001 (4/15/88). To allow the use of the ADAPTEC ACB-2322B ESDI controller. See ECN EQII+-005 (2/6/91).