Product Support Bulletin

NUMBER:
S-0029C
PAGE: 5 of 6
Q. How many option cards can be installed in the Apex?
A. The Apex has three available option
(expansion)
slots as
delivered,
one of them is
adapter board. The expansion
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slots
used for
variety of IBM-PC/XT compatible (8-bit) option cards. In order
to optimize the use of these option slots,
it is recommended
that a
multifunction type
option board be used,
as well as,
single slot
hardcards and external modems which connect to a
serial interface port.
Q. What kind of option cards are available for the Apex computer
and where can I buy them?
A. In general, any IBM PC/XT
compatible option board should work
in the Apex computer. We suggest visiting
a computer retail
store
to see a wide range of products
too extensive to list.
The products must state specifically that
they are IBM PC/XT
compatible.
Since there are many different manufacturers it is
impossible for us to test all option
boards available to make
sure they are all compatible.
We recommend
that people make
sure to
purchase boards from a dealer who will
exchange the
board if for some reason it is not compatible. In order to make
the best use of the option slots available it is recommended to
use a multifunction type card with clock/calendar,
serial port
and game port.
Epson offers a multi-function board for the Apex
computer (Model code AP1030) which can be ordered from Epson
Accessories Marketing.
They can be contacted at their toll-free
telephone # [phone] and orders can be
placed using your
credit card.
Q. What kind of mouse works with the Apex?
A. There are many IBM-PC compatible mice which will work with the
Apex.
Some come with their own
interface boards which take up
an option slot.
A serial mouse
can be used with the Epson
Multifunction board.
See your local computer dealer for more
information.
Q. What kind of joystick can I use with the Apex and where do you
connect it?
A. There are many IBM 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 compatible joystick
with a 15 pin IBM compatible connector
must be used with the
Epson Multifunction board. We recommend
using the Kraft Premium joystick as we have tested it with the
Apex using the EPSON Multifunction board.