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Chap 2-running the setup program, Running the setup program, Chapter 2 – Epson 386SX User Manual

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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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