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1. Getting Started
This manual contains all the information you need to install and use the EPC-2
VXIbus embedded computer. Additional user's and programmer's manuals discuss
the use of the EPConnect software package normally provided with EPC-2.
This manual describes not only the EPC-2 but also an additional version referred
to here as the .i.EPC-2x; ("EPC-2 with EXM extension"). The two products differ
in the following ways:
1. EPC-2x allows the use of one plug-in EXM module. For instance, the
product .i.EPC-2e; is an EPC-2x containing an .i.EXM-10; Ethernet controller.
2. EPC-2 contains two built-in .i.serial port;s; EPC-2x contains one.
3. EPC-2 has a standard DB-25 parallel .i.printer port;; EPC-2x uses a
special miniature connector and an adapter cable.
4. EPC-2 allows the use of an add-on .i.EPC-2AM; module.
5. EPC-2x has one additional BIOS .i.setup screen;.
This manual describes both the EPC-2 and EPC-2x. Unless otherwise noted, the
term "EPC-2" hereafter in this manual will denote both. For products based on
the EPC-2x, the EXM module is described in an accompanying manual. For
instance, for the EPC-2e, the EXM-10 Hardware Reference accompanies this manual.
Please note that a revision of the EPC-2 (and EPC-2x) occurred in late November
1990. This manual applies to both the revision and the earlier model; where
there are differences, the manual first explains the newer EPC-2 and then
explains the differences in the older model. The simplest way to distinguish
between the two versions is to inspect the back panel between the P1 and P2
VXIbus connectors. If there is a cutout in the panel exposing several jumper
blocks, the EPC-2 is the revised model.
The differences between the revised and previous model are summarized below.
1. The .i.revised model; allows access to .i.jumpers; through the top,
bottom, and back panels; the older model required removal of the side panels to
access the jumpers.
2. The revised model supports optional use of .i.flat-panel display;s.
3. The revised model contains an .i.IDE; (integrated device electronics) hard
disk instead of a SCSI disk. (A SCSI drive can still be obtained in the revised
model on special order.)
4. The .i.battery; in the revised model is field replaceable.
5. The BIOS .i.setup screen; is different.
6. The revised EPC-2e contains an .i.EXM-10; Ethernet controller instead of
.i.EXM-1;.
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