PSB No: S- 0097
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Q. What kind of option cards are available for the APEX 100 computer and
where can I buy them?
A. Most IBM PC/XT- compatible option boards will work in the APEX 100
computer. You should visit a computer retail store to see a wide range
of products.
The products must state specifically that they are IBM
PC/XT - compatible.
Since there are many different manufacturers, it is
impossible for Epson to test all option boards available to insure
compatibility. We recommend that you purchase boards from a dealer who
will exchange the board if for some reason it is not compatible.
Q. Can a 286 Accelerator board be installed in the Apex 100?
A. Yes, we have found that the SOTA 286i and 286 Express products may
meet your requirements and are competitively priced!
286 Express
PC Technologies, Inc.
704 Airport Blvd.
Box 2090
Ann Arbor, Ml 48106
(313) 996 - 9690
SOTA 286i
Sota Technology, Inc.
657 N. Pastoria Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 245 - 3366
Q. What streamer tape drives can I use for high speed file backup?
A. The APEX 100 has been tested with the Backup Diskit - 60MB, Model
TEX - 60 from Idea Associates and the Everex Stream - 20MB, Model 4.02
from Everex Systems, Inc.
Q. What kind of joystick can I use with the APEX 100 and where do you
connect it?
A. There are many IBM PC- compatible joysticks available and some have
different types of connectors.
The joystick connector must match the
connector type on the board it is being used with.
An IBM PC-
compatible joystick with a 15- pin IBM compatible game port connector
must be used with the Epson APEX 100. We recommend using the Kraft
Premium or Kraft KC3 joystick, as we have tested them with the APEX 100.
You do not need to purchase a game card as it is included with the APEX
100 video adapter card.
