Personal Computer User Manual

Chapter 2
Running the Setup Program
The first time you use your Equity 386SX, you need to run the
Setup program on the Reference diskette to define the
computer’s configuration. This is a simple procedure you must
do at least once. (You may need to do it again later, if you
change the configuration.)
The Setup program lets you set (or change) the following for
your computer:
Type of display adapter (video) card installed
Power-on password
Fast boot function
Auto speed function
Real-time clock’s time and date
Hard disk drive configuration
Diskette drive type(s)
Serial and parallel port settings.
The configuration you define with the Setup program is stored
in the CMOS RAM, which is permanent because it is backed
up by a battery. Whenever you turn on the computer, it
searches the CMOS RAM for the correct installation
information.
The Equity 386SX automatically defines your system’s memory
configuration and recognizes a math coprocessor, if you have
installed one. If the computer discovers a difference between
the information in the CMOS RAM and its actual
configuration, it prompts you to run the Setup program.
Running the Setup Program
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