Post-installation Setup

Any time you install or remove a math coprocessor or memory modules, you must run the Setup program on your Reference diskette so it can automatically update the computer’s configuration information. You must also run Setup if you install or remove any other type of option, such as an option card or a disk drive. For example, if you add a hard disk drive, you need to let the computer know the type of drive you have installed. Follow the instructions in Chapter 2 to run Setup.

If you install a hard disk drive that has never received a hardware level format (such as some non-Epson hard disk drives), you need to format it before use. Check the manual that came with your drive to see if it is already formatted, and then, if necessary, follow the instructions in Appendix A to format the new hard disk.

If you have added a hard disk drive and you want to load MS-DOS or another operating system from that drive, you need to install the operating system on it. See the documentation that came with your operating system for instructions.

If you install a memory option card, use the setup program that came with it to configure the computer for use with the card. See your memory card manual for instructions.

If you want to use any of your extended memory as

Additionally, you may need to add some commands to your configuration files. See your operating system manual and the manual that comes with your optional equipment for instructions.

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