Epson EQUITY II+, User Manual

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Chapter 4
Installing Option Cards
Option cards are accessories that you can install in your Equity II+ to
provide extra capabilities. For example, you can add another disk drive or an
auto-dial modem.
The Equity II+ has six option card slots, so it can hold up to six cards.
The parallel and serial interface and floppy disk controller card occupies one
slot. If your Equity II+ has a hard disk, a hard disk controller card occupies
another slot. The video card that controls your monitor occupies the fifth
slot.
You can buy option cards from Epson as well as other vendors. Multi-
function cards, which allow you to add features without using multiple
option card slots, are also available. Consult your dealer for more informa-
tion.
This chapter describes how to remove and replace the main unit’s cover,
and install and remove an option card.
Removing the Cover
To install an option card, you need to remove the cover from your
Equity II+.
WARNING: Never open the cover of the Equity II+ while it is
plugged into an electrical outlet. Before you open the
cover, turn off the power switches on the main unit
and each peripheral, let the computer stand for a few
minutes, and then unplug the power cable.
1. If the monitor is on top of the computer, lift it off and set it to one side.
Turn the main unit around so the back panel faces you.
2. As shown in Figure 4-1, the top cover is secured by five screws on the
back panel and four screws on the side panels (two on each side).
Remove the screws and put them all safely to one side. They are small so
be careful when you take them out.
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