1-1 Introduction
This manual will guide you through the setup of your computer and
provide the information necessary to tailor the system to fit your needs.
If you are a novice, you will be able to have your computer up and
running with a minimum of fuss. You will also gain valuable hands-on
experience by following the easy step-by-step instructions. If you are
an advanced user, you will appreciate the affordable power of this
system.
Your system uses an Intel Corporation
TM
80386SX microprocessor
which is a 32-bit CPU with a l&bit external data bus and a 24-bit
external address bus. It provides the performance benefits of
a
32-bit
programming architecture and the cost savings associated with 16-bit
hardware systems. Moreover, it is 100% object-code compatible with
the 386, 286, and 8086 microprocessors. Therefore, your system op-
timizes both for performance and cost. It can access the world’s largest
existing microcomputer software base, including the growing collection
of 32-bit software.
Quality, flexibility, and functionality are the key design features of your
system. This system provides optimum performance at an affordable
price.
Operating System
Your computer uses the MS-DOS
®
operating system. For more details
on this operating system, please refer to the Microsoft
®
MS-DOS
User’s Guide and User’s Reference. This manual is included with your
system.
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Chapter 1: System Overview
Summary of Contents for Apex 386SX/20
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