Chapter 2
R u n n i n g t h e S e t u p P r o g r a m
The first time you use your Equity 386SX/20 PLUS, 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 automatically configures parts of your system and lets you set (or change) the following for your computer:
Display adapter type
Memory caching
Processor speed
Keyboard and speaker options
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 computer’s CMOS RAM, which is backed up by a battery. Whenever you turn on the computer, it searches the CMOS RAM for the correct installation information. 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