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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference.

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

Do not use this product near water.

Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.

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.

This product should be operated from the type of power source

7. indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of

power available, consult your dealer or local power company.

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.

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:

When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

If liquid has been spilled into the product. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

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.

If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance,

indicating a need for service.

Introduction

How to Use This Manual Where to Get Help

Chapter 1

1 Unpacking

Removing the Diskette Drive Protector Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2 Choosing a Location. 3 Connecting a Monitor 4 Connecting a Printer or Other Device.

Using the Parallel Interface Using the Serial Interface.

Using the Mouse Connector 5 Connecting the Power Cord. 6 Connecting the Keyboard.

7 Turning On the Computer.

Chapter 2

Starting the Setup Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Continuing From an Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Moving the Cursor Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setting the Memory Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Changing the On-board Memory Setting . . . . . . . .

Setting Extended Memory on a Memory Card . . . . . . . .

Saving Your Memory Configuration Settings . . . . .

Setting Up Your System

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Setting the Display Adapter Card Type . . . . . . . . . .

Setting the Power-on Password. . . . . . . . . . .

Setting the Auto Speed Function. . . . . . . . .

Changing the Math Coprocessor Setting . . .

Setting the Real-time Clock. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setting the Hard Disk Drive Configuration . . . . . . . . . . .

Setting the Diskette Drive Type(s) . . . . . . .

Setting the Serial and Parallel Interfaces . . .

Reviewing Your Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Chapter 3 Using the Equity IIe

Installing MS-DOS ......................

Using a Power-on Password

Changing a Power-on Password

Deleting a Power-on Password Selecting the Operating Speed Special Keys on the Equity IIe Keyboard Stopping a Command or Program Resetting the Computer Using Disks and Disk Drives.

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Chapter 4 Using MS-DOS with Your Equity IIe

Starting and Exiting MS-DOS Using Drive Designators

The Current Drive

Types of MS-DOS Commands

Entering an MS-DOS Command Setting the Date and Time Creating and Managing Files

Naming Files Copying Files

Renaming Files Deleting Files Printing Text Files

Using Directories.

The Current Directory Changing the Current Directory Using Pathnames

Including Filenames With Pathnames Including Drive Letters With Pathnames and

Filenames.. Creating Directories Listing the Contents of a Directory Displaying a List of Directories Removing Directories.

Formatting Diskettes

Formatting Diskettes With a Hard Disk Formatting Diskettes With Two Diskette Drives

(No Hard Disk)

Formatting Diskettes With One Diskette Drive

(No Hard Disk)

Backing Up Data.

Using the DISKCOPY Command

Using the BACKUP Command. The MS-DOS Shell Program Using the Epson HELP Program. Using the Epson MENU Program.

Menu Program Options

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Creating an AUTOEXEC.BAT File

Using Memory Beyond 640KB

Using EEMM286.SYS

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Adding Memory Modules Installing Option Cards.

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Appendix A

Error Messages

Troubleshooting

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Power-on Diagnostics

System Device Check Timer and CMOS RAM Check. RAM Check

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Keyboard Controller and Keyboard Check

Display Adapter Card Check Optional RAM Check Diskette Drive Seek Check. Hard Disk Controller and Hard Disk Check

Appendix C

Performing System Diagnostics

Starting System Diagnostics

Selecting an Option Modifying the Device List. Selecting a Test

Resuming From an Error. System Board Check

Memory Check.. Keyboard Check

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Physically Formatting a Hard Disk

Choosing the Type of Format

Reformatting a Used Disk Formatting a New Disk. Selecting an Option

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Glossary

Index

Introduction

The Epson® Equity™ IIe is a versatile, high-performance, personal computer which supports multiple users and

multitasking operations. In addition, you can easily upgrade

your system by adding memory and installing options. The Equity IIe is available in these configurations:

A single diskette drive system with either a 1.2MB

4-inch

(megabyte), 5

diskette drive

A hard disk drive system with one 40MB or 100MB hard disk and either a 1.2MB or a 1.44MB diskette drive.

You can install an additional diskette drive or hard disk drive, up to a maximum of three drives total.

All models of the Equity IIe include 1MB of internal memory, five standard option slots (four 16-bit and one 8-bit), serial and parallel interfaces, and an auxiliary mouse connector.

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diskette drive or a 1.44MB, 3

l/l-inch

Because of its industry-standard architecture, the Equity IIe is fully compatiblewith the current installed base of personal computer hardware and software. You can install just about any optional device that is compatible with the IBM@ Personal Computer, PC XT,‘” or PC AT.‘”

You can expand the computer’s memory up to 5MB by adding memory modules to the main system board and up to 16MB by

installing both memory modules and a memory card. You may also want to install an 80287 math coprocessor to

speed up mathematical calculations. Check with your authorized Epson dealer to see which options are available.

Introduction I

Your Equity IIe comes with version 4.01 of MS-DOS® the operating system by Microsoft.@ This version of MS-DOS includes a Shell program, which helps you manage your data and lets you run MS-DOS commands by selecting them from on-screen menus. You’ll find a set of MS-DOS manuals packed

in the box with the computer.

You probably also purchased other software; you can use virtually any application program designed for the IBM PC, PC XT, PC AT, or compatible computers on your Equity IIe.

Additionally, Epson has included two time-saving utilities that make MS-DOS easier to use: HELP and MENU. The HELP program lets you display information on the screen about any MS-DOS command. MENU provides an easy way to run many useful MS-DOS commands.

MS-DOS is not the only operating system you can use with your computer. If you have a hard disk, for example, you also may want to use the more powerful MS® OS/2. Among other capabilities, MS OS/2 provides multitasking, dual-mode processing, and online help. With Epson’s version of MS OS/2, you can have both MS-DOS and MS OS/2 on your Equity IIe;

this way, you can select which operating system to load each time you turn on the computer. Ask your Epson dealer for more information. (In particular, be sure to check the amount of

RAM required to run MS OS/2.)

How to Use This Manual

This manual explains how to set up and care for your Equity IIe.

It also describes how to use your computer and run diagnostics checks. You probably do not need to read everything in this book; see the following chapter summaries.

2 Introduction

Chapter 1 provides simple step-by-step instructions for setting up your system. On the back cover foldout are illustrations identifying the different parts of the Equity IIe; you may want to refer to this while setting up your system.

Chapter 2 describes how to run the Setup program to define your computer’s configuration. You must do this for a new computer before you use it. You may need to do it again later, if you change the configuration.

Chapter 3 provides instructions for performing important

operating procedures, including using and caring for your disks and disk drives.

Chapter 4 provides basic instructions for using MS-DOS with your computer.

Chapter 5 describes some of the options you can use in your Equity IIe and contains instructions for installing option cards and changing jumper settings.

Appendix A contains troubleshooting tips in case you encounter any problems while using your computer.

Appendix B provides information about the power-on diagnostics.

Appendix C outlines the system diagnostics checks you can perform on your computer. If you are having trouble with any part of the hardware, you may want to run some of these diagnostics checks.

Appendix D describes how to perform a hardware-level format

on a hard disk. You need to do this only if you have installed a

new hard disk that has never received this type of low-level

format, or if you are having serious problems with the hard disk in your computer. (This is not the same type of format you can

perform with the MS-DOS FORMAT command.)

Introduction 3

Appendix E lists the types of hard disk drives you can use in the Equity IIe.

Appendix F gives the technical specifications for the Equity IIe. At the end of the manual, you’ll find a glossary of the computer

terms used in this manual and an index.

Where to Get Help

Customer support and service for Epson products are provided

by a network of authorized Epson dealers and Customer Care Centers throughout the United States. Epson America provides product information and support to its dealers and Customer Care Centers.

Therefore, we ask that you contact the business where you

purchased your Epson product to request assistance. If the people there do not have the answer to your question, they can

obtain it through our toll-free dealer support program.

Epson is confident that this policy will provide you with the

assistance you need.

Call the Epson Consumer Information Center at

1-800-922-8911 for the following:

The nearest Epson dealer

The nearest Customer Care Center

Information on Epson User Groups.

To locate or purchase accessories or supplies, contact your

nearest Epson dealer or call 1-800-873-7766.

4 Introduction

Chapter 1

Setting Up Your System

Setting up your Epson Equity IIe personal computer is easy. Just follow the seven steps in this chapter. As you set up your computer, you may want to leave the back cover foldout open so you can refer to the two illustrations identifying the different parts of the computer.

Unpacking

As you remove your system components from their cartons, be sure to inspect each piece, If anything is missing or looks damaged, check with your Epson dealer.

Setting Up Your System

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Besides this manual, you should have the following:

The computer and power cord The keyboard with attached cable MS-DOS 4.01 diskettes: either six 5

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diskettes (Install, Operating 1, Operating 2, Operating 3, Shell, and Select) or three 3

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diskettes (Install, Operating, and

Shell) A Reference diskette Four MS-DOS manuals: an Installation Guide, a Shell

User’s Guide, a Reference Manual, and a Command Summary.

In addition to these items, you need a compatible monitor and display adapter card. You may also have a printer or other peripheral device.

You’ll find a warranty card and a registration card with the computer. Keep the warranty card for your records. Fill out the registration card now and mail it to Epson. With your

registration card on file, Epson can send you update

information.

Be sure to keep your packing materials. They provide the best protection for your computer if you need to transport it later.

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Setting Up Your System

Removing the Diskette Drive Protector Card

If your computer has a 5 protector card in the diskette slot. This card is inserted at the factory to protect the read/write heads in the drive. To remove

it, turn the diskette drive latch up until it is horizontal. This causes the card to pop out slightly so you can pull it out of the slot, as shown below.

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diskette drive, there is a

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the card from that drive as well.)

Save the protector card and reinsert it whenever you move the

computer. If you don’t plan to use your computer for a week or

more, reinsert the card to help prevent dust from entering the

drive.

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diskette drive, be sure to remove

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Choosing a Location

Before you set up your Equity IIe, it’s important to choose a comfortable, convenient location where it can run properly. Select a location that provides the following:

A large, sturdy desk or table that can easily support the

weight of your system, including all its components. A flat, hard surface. Soft surfaces like beds and carpeted

floors attract static electricity, which can erase data on your disks and damage the computer’s circuitry. Soft surfaces also prevent proper ventilation.

Good air circulation. Air must be able to move freely under the system as well as behind it. Leave several inches of space around the computer to allow ventilation.

Moderate environmental conditions. Protect your computer from extremes in temperature, humidity, dust, and smoke. Avoid direct sunlight or any other source of heat. High humidity also hinders operation, so select a cool, dry area.

Appropriate power sources. To prevent static charges, connect all your equipment to three-prong, 120-volt grounded outlets. You need one outlet for the computer, one for the monitor, and additional outlets for a printer and any

other peripherals. You can plug one peripheral into the auxiliary power outlet on the back panel of the Equity IIe, reducing the number of wall outlets you need.

No electromagnetic interference. Locate your system away

from any electrical device, such as a telephone, that generates an electromagnetic field.

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Setting Up Your System

Connecting a Monitor

The procedure you use to connect your monitor to the computer depends on the type of monitor you have. See your monitor manual for detailed instructions or follow the general guidelines below.

A monitor requires that a display adapter (video) card be

installed inside the computer to control it. Your dealer may

have already installed a video card for you; if not, you need to

install it before you can connect your monitor. See Chapter 5

for instructions on how to remove the computer’s cover and

install an option card (a video card in this case).

The monitor type must match the video card installed in the

computer. Check the following table to make sure your card and monitor match.

Monitor/video card compatibility

Monitor Monochrome

Color or EGA

Monochrome or color VGA

Follow these steps to connect the monitor:

Place your monitor on top of or near the computer. It is easiest to connect the monitor cable if the backs of the monitor and the computer are facing you.

If necessary, connect the monitor cable to the monitor.

(Some monitors come with permanently attached cables.)

Video card Monochrome display adapter (MDA)

Multi-mode graphics adapter (MGA) Enhanced graphics adapter (EGA) Hercules® graphics card (HGC)

Color graphics adapter (CGA) Multi-mode graphics adapter (MGA) Enhanced graphics adapter (EGA)

Video graphics array (VGA)

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Connect the appropriate end of the monitor cable to the

3. video card connector on the back of the computer, as shown below. If the plug has retaining screws, tighten them by hand or with a screwdriver, depending on the screw type.

retaining screws

4. If there are any switches or jumpers on the video card (for example, to indicate color or monochrome), be sure they are set properly. (See the documentation that came with your monitor or video card for instructions.)

1-6 Setting Up Your System

5. Plug the monitor’s power cord into the monitor’s power inlet, as shown below.

6. Plug the other end of the power cord into an electrical outlet.

If the monitor has the proper type of plug, you can plug it

into the AC power outlet on the back of the computer.

Setting Up Your System 1-7

Connecting a Printer or Other Device

The Equity IIe has a parallel interface, a serial interface, and an

auxiliary mouse connector. To connect a printer or other peripheral device to one of these interfaces, follow the

instructions below. Epson offers a full range of printers; check

with your dealer for more information.

Using the Parallel Interface

The Equity IIe parallel interface is Centronics®-compatible and uses a DB-25S connector. Most Epson printers have parallel

interfaces.

To connect a printer to the computer, you need an IBMcompatible printer cable. If you are not sure which one you need, check with your Epson dealer. Once you have the correct printer cable, follow these steps to connect your printer to the parallel interface on the computer:

Be sure the power switches on the computer, monitor, and

printer are off.

Place the printer next to the computer.

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Setting Up Your System

One end of the printer cable has a 25-pin, D-shell, male connector. Connect this end to the parallel port on the

back panel of the computer, as shown below. If the plug has retaining screws, tighten them by hand or with a screwdriver, depending on the screw type.

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Connect the other end of the cable to the printer, as shown below. To secure the cable, squeeze the clips at each side of the printer port and push them into place.

Plug the printer’s power cord into an electrical outlet.

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Setting Up Your

System

Using the Serial Interface

If you have a printer, a modem, or any other peripheral with a serial interface, you can connect it to the serial (RS-232C) port on the back of the computer.

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serial port

The Equity IIe uses a DB-9P male connector, so be sure you have a compatible cable. To connect a serial device, follow the same steps as above for connecting a parallel device.

Note

You need to ensure that the serial port is set up so it functions properly. If you are using the port for a serial printer, you need to redirect printer output to the serial port instead of the parallel port. To do this, you can use the MS-DOS MODE or SETMODE command or the MENU program. See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for instructions.

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Using the Mouse Connector

The Equity IIe has an auxiliary port for a mouse that uses a mini DIN (6-pin) connector. To connect a mouse to the built-in mouse port and set up the computer to use it, see the manual that comes with the mouse. To use a mouse with your computer, you may need to add commands to your MS-DOS CONFIG.SYS file.

mouse

connector

Note

If you want to use a mouse or other pointing device connected to a port on an option card in your computer, you

need to disable the built-in mouse connector by changing a

jumper setting in the computer, See “Changing Jumper

Settings” in Chapter 5 for instructions.

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