Manual for Equity I

Brand: EPSON

Category: Computer

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Uploaded: Sept. 12, 2025, 4:13 a.m.

Manual Publish Date: 1988-03-09

This manual provides information on various topics related to Epson Equity computers, including:

  • Proper method for running benchmark and diagnostics programs.
  • Compatibility of accelerator boards with Equity and Apex systems.
  • Installation instructions for hardware components like the SOTA 386si.
  • Keyboard compatibility and part numbers for Equity and Apex series.
  • Jumper settings for hard disk controllers.
  • Main board jumper configurations for Equity I, II, and III.
  • Instructions for installing MS-DOS 3.2 on hard drive systems.
  • Compatibility of enhanced keyboards with Equity computers.
  • Hard disk installation and initialization procedures.
  • Floppy disk drive and hard disk compatibility matrices.
  • Hard disk formatting information.

Specific sections detail jumper settings, switch configurations, and compatibility charts for various hardware components and software versions.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Switch Function On Off
1-1 RAM size 640KB* Disable
1-2 Monitor type Color Monochrome*
1-3 1-6 PROM size See Table 4-2 in User's Guide
2-1 Serial Port Enable* Disable
2-2 Unused Disable* Disable
2-3 Floppy Disk FDC Enable* Disable
2-4 Parallel Port Enable* Disable
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