Epson ExpressStation Product Support Bulletin(s) - Page 2

EPSON AMERICA, INC. Product Support Bulletin Subject: Epson ExpressStation - Common Questions and Answers Date: 10/09/92 Page(s): 1 of 9 PSB No: S-0147 Originator: AV GENERAL Q1. What is the Epson ExpressStation? A. The Epson ExpressStation is a computer that delivers excellent, cost effective performance in a low-profile chassis. Incorporating several controllers on the motherboard, the Epson ExpressStation provides a number of on board resources that would otherwise require the use of add-in I/O expansion cards. This integration delivers increased functionality, increased reliability, and increased performance while reducing the system power requirements and need for expansion slots. A performance upgrade socket allows for easy upgrades in the field. Additionally, two EISA compatible expansion slots deliver high performance expandability. For a discussion on what an EISA computer is, please refer to PSB No: S-0139. Q2. What connectors are integrated on the motherboard ? A. The Epson ExpressStation comes standard with a built in IDE and SCSI interface. For LAN connectivity, a TPE and AUI Ethernet connectors are provided. For further integration the Epson ExpressStation comes with a built-in PS/2 style mouse and keyboard port, two serial and one parallel ports, VGA video port along with a PS/2 style feature connector, and a floppy disk controller. Q3. What is the target market for this computer? A. It is targeted as a network business workstation and CAD/CAM application station, and to be used in office automation applications requiring multifunction client systems, and as a high performance integrated PC platform.