1-1 IntroductionThis manual will guide you through the setup of your computer andprovide the information necessary to tailor the system to fit your needs.If you are a novice, you will be able to have your computer up andrunning with a minimum of fuss. You will also gain valuable hands-onexperience by following the easy step-by-step instructions. If you arean advanced user, you will appreciate the affordable power of thissystem.Your system uses an Intel Corporation TM 80386SX microprocessorwhich is a 32-bit CPU with a l&bit external data bus and a 24-bitexternal address bus. It provides the performance benefits of a 32-bitprogramming architecture and the cost savings associated with 16-bithardware systems. Moreover, it is 100% object-code compatible withthe 386, 286, and 8086 microprocessors. Therefore, your system op-timizes both for performance and cost. It can access the world’s largestexisting microcomputer software base, including the growing collectionof 32-bit software.Quality, flexibility, and functionality are the key design features of yoursystem. This system provides optimum performance at an affordableprice.Operating SystemYour computer uses the MS-DOS ® operating system. For more detailson this operating system, please refer to the Microsoft® MS-DOSUser’s Guide and User’s Reference. This manual is included with yoursystem.‘I2 Chapter 1: System Overview