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do it again if you change your system configuration-by adding a disk drive,
for example-or to change the system date or time. See the Diagnostics sec-
tion at the back of this manual for instructions.
Initial screen display
After the computer completes its self test, a message tells you how much
RAM (random access memory) is available, for example:
640
KB 0K
Then the following message displays:
Non-System disk or diskerror
Replace and strike any key when ready
This tells you the computer can now load an operating system from a disk-
ette in the top drive. The Equity II+ needs a disk operating system (DOS) to
function. It comes with MS-DOS version 3.3. If you want to use another
operating system, consult your dealer.
To load an operating system, insert the system diskette you want to use
(see “Inserting and Removing Diskettes” in Chapter 2). Refer to your
MS-DOS (or other operating system) manual for details on how to use the
system.
Note: Use only a backup copy of the system diskette for daily use and keep
the original in a safe place. See your MS-DOS manual to find out
how to make a backup copy.
If your system has a hard disk, you need to prepare it before you can run
an operating system on it. Refer to “Using a Hard Disk Drive” in Chapter 3
and to your MS-DOS
(
or other operating system) manual for instructions on
how to prepare a hard disk for use.
If your hard disk has been properly prepared and set up to automatically
boot MS-DOS, the message above does not appear. Instead, the operating
system loads when you turn on the computer. The date and time prompts
display and then the system prompt:
c>
This indicates the hard disk has been assigned as drive C.
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