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.
Product Support Bulletin Subject: Novell Advanced NetWare 286 ND on an 80386 - based Server Date: Page: 4/11/90 1 of 1 PSB No: Originator: MWT This bulletin is to inform you of a potential problem that can occur when running Novell Advanced NetWare 286 in non- dedicated (ND) mode on an 80386 - based file server. This includes the Equity 386/20 and the 386SX.
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.
Product Support Bulletin Subject: Date: Page: Equity 386SX Questions and Answers PSB No: S-0106~ 5 Originator: DS/PM k, - 10/01/89 1 of 8 Questions and Answers on the Equity 386SX GENERAL: Q1. A. Q2. A. Q3. A. Q4. A. What microprocessor does the Equity 386SX use? The Equity 386SX utilizes the Intel 80386SX - 16 microprocessor running at 8 or 16Mhz. Use of this CPU gives you 386 performance and compatibility in a 16 - bit based computer architecture.
PSB No: S-0106 Page 2 of 8 Q5. Can the Equity 386SX support an 80387 co- processor? A. Yes, 80387SX support is available. The Equity 386SX has a socket for an optional 80387SX - 16 math co - processor which operates at 16MHz. This allows extra processing power for math intensive programs like Lotus 1 - 2 - 3 or AUTOCAD. Q6. Can the Equity 386SX use option cards that are available for the IBM PC/AT? A.
PSB No: S-0106 Page 3 of 8 Q10. What is the Password Security? A. This system provides three levels of password protection against unauthorized access: password before boot, network - server mode password and password disable. The password is user definable and consists of a 7 - byte (character) string. The password protection feature is not case sensitive.
PSB No: S-0106 Page 4 of 8 Q15. How many internal device bays does the Equity 386SX have and will it support a full - height device? A. The Equity 386SX has 3 half - height bays to support up to 3 half height devices. The separator between bays 2 & 3 can be removed to allow for the installation of a full - height device. Q16. A. Q17. A. Q18. A.
PSB No: S-0106 Page 5 of 8 Jumper 3: Embedded HDD Interface Enable/Disable 1 - 2: Embedded HDD Interface Disable 2 - 3: Embedded HDD Interface Enable (Factory Setting) Jumper 4: BIOS EPROM Type 1- 2: Selects 27256 Kb ROM 2 - 3: Selects 27512 Kb ROM Jumper 5: IRQ 12 Select 1 - 2: IRQ 12 From Option Slot 2 - 3: IRQ 12 From Built - in Mouse (Factory Setting) Memory Board: Jumper 1: Built in Buffers Enable/Disable 1 - 2: SIMM’s Installed, Buffers Enabled 2- 3: SIMM’s Not Installed, Buffers Disabled (Factory Set
PSB No: S-0106 Page 6 of 8 Q22. What extended hard drive support is available in the ROM BIOS that comes with the Epson Equity 386SX? A. The Seiko - Epson BIOS will directly support hard drives that range in size from 10Mb to 153Mb. There is direct support for the Seagate ST- 251 and the ST - 4096 hard disks, as well as, several ESDI drives. By providing this support for 3rd party hard disk drives, the Equity 386SX has the capability to use most 3rd party 8 - bit and 16 - bit hard disk controllers.
PSB No: S - 0106 Page 7 of 8 MEMORY: Q26. A. Q27. A. What type of RAM chips are used in the Equity 386SX? The Equity 386SX utilizes eight (8) 514256 - 70 (256x4), 70 nSec RAM chips plus parity on the system board. How do I increase the memory of the Equity 386SX? The standard Equity 386SX system includes 1Mb of on - board memory. You can add SlMMs (single in - line memory modules) for increased on - board memory by installing them onto the PNT- RM board already in the Equity 386SX.
PSB No: S-0106 Page 8 of 8 Q28. What SIMM chips should be used when adding memory to the Equity 386SX? A. Use the Epson 70 nSec - 9 bit SIMM module kits, either 1 - MB kit (4- 256Kb SIMM’s, Part # A808231) or the 2MB kit (2 - 1Mb SIMM’s, Part # A808101), to extend the system memory.
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 386SX VER 1.03 1.03 1.15 1.15 1.16 1.16 PART # DESC TYPE LOC Y192804001 Y192805001 Y192805002 Y192804002 CPAN-A2 CPAN-B2 CPAN-BO3 CPAN-AO3 27C256 27C256 27C256 27C256 U25 U37 U25 U37 Y192590801 Y192590802 CPAN-A04 CPAN-B04 27C256 27C256 U25 U37 REASON INITIAL RELEASE To allow the use of the DEC DEPCA adapter. To allow the use of the Seagate ST-157A, Quantum, Maxtor, Rodime, and WD93044-A hard disk drives.