Epson ExpressStation, User Manual

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Introduction
Your Epson® ExpressStation™ computer is powerful, versatile,
and ideally suited for use as a network node and a high-
performance personal workstation. It incorporates the latest
EISA (Extended Industry Standard Architecture) technology
into a highly-integrated, low profile desktop design. Its built-in
features include a LAN (Local Area Network) controller, SCSI
(Small Computer System Interface) subsystem, and a high-
resolution VGA display adapter. The ExpressStation can use
the most advanced devices and software available while
maintaining full compatibility with ISA technology.
System Features
Your computer includes many useful features to improve the
speed, security, and expandability of your system. Some of
these features are listed in the sections below.
Built-in Interfaces and Subsystems
VGA display adapter providing standard resolutions up
to 640 x 480 in 16 colors and extended resolutions up to
800 x 600
in 256 colors or 1024
x
768 in 16 colors; if you
upgrade the video RAM to 1MB, the adapter supports
resolutions up to 1024 x 768 in 256 colors
One parallel port using either mono- or bi-directional
signals to provide compatibility with both IBM® PC AT®
devices and IBM PS/2® devices
Two serial ports that operate at a baud rate of up to 56K
IBM PS/2 compatible mouse port and keyboard port
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