Epson 486SX - Manual (Page 16)

VGA Utilities
Epson has included special VGA device drivers and utilities for
use with your built-in VGA adapter. With these utilities, you
can take advantage of extended VGA features such as 16-color
graphics mode resolutions up to 1024 x 768 (non-interlaced),
256-color resolutions up to 640 x 480, and 132-column text
mode. The VGA device drivers and utilities are described in the
VGA Utilities booklet that came with your system.
How to Use This Manual
This manual explains how to set up and operate your
computer, install options, and run diagnostic checks. You do
not need to read everything in this book to use your computer;
see the following chapter summaries to find the sections you
need.
Chapter 1 provides simple step-by-step instructions for setting
up your system.
Chapter 2 describes how to run the Setup program to define
your computer’s configuration. Do this before you use your
computer. You may need to run it again later, if you change the
configuration.
Chapter 3 provides instructions for general operating
procedures, such as locking the computer’s cover and copying
files.
Chapter 4 describes special features you can use to enhance
your system’s performance.
Chapter 5 tells you how to remove and replace the computer’s
cover, front panel, and subassembly to access components
inside the computer.
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