MS-DOS is not the only operating system you can use with your computer. If you have a hard disk you also may want to use MS®OS/2. A mong 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 386SX; this way, you can select which operating system to load each time you turn on the computer. Ask your Epson dealer for more information.

How to Use This Manual

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

Equity 386SX. 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.

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 386SX; 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 386SX and contains instructions for installing option cards and changing jumper settings.

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