The 486SLC microprocessor in this computer is
i486SX
instruction set compatible. It features a 32-bit internal/ 16-bit
external data path.
The shadow RAM feature speeds up processing by moving the
system and video BIOS into the RAM area of memory.
Using the built-in interfaces, you can connect most of your
peripheral devices directly to the computer so you do not have
to install option cards. You can use the option slots to enhance
your system with extra functions such as a modem card, a
network controller card, or additional interface ports.
The local bus video interface provides data transfer at the full
speed of the processor, rather than at the standard 8.33 MHz
ISA bus speed.
VGA Drivers
Your computer comes with VGA drivers and utilities for use
with the integrated video interface. With these drivers, you can
take advantage of the extended VGA features such as high
resolutions and 132-column text mode when you run popular
applications. If your system was configured for you, these
drivers and utilities may be installed on your hard disk. If you
need to install them yourself, see the README files on your
Drivers diskettes or your hard drive, as described in Chapter 1.
To obtain drivers for additional applications, call the EPSON
Connection
SM
or access the Epson America Forum on
CompuServe@.
2 Introduction
