Epson EL2 - Revision history

Malvineous: Use image galleries to make the images easier to see

2026-07-10T03:38:38Z

Use image galleries to make the images easier to see

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	The RAM is a custom module that often includes some on-board ram and slots for custom SIMM slots.		The RAM is a custom module that often includes some on-board ram and slots for custom SIMM slots.


	Linked is the BIOS setup disk (in Italian) for the Epson EL2 286 computer.		Linked is the BIOS setup disk (in Italian) for the Epson EL2 286 computer.

	[[File:~~Epson_EL2.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|~~Epson EL2 ~~and EL3s]]~~		[[File:Epson EL2 BIOS.zip‎]]
	~~[[File:Epson_EL2_Back.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|Back]]~~
	~~[[File:Epson_EL_Motherboard.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|Motherboard w/386 CPU]]~~
	~~[[File:Epson_EL_Memory.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|Memory]]~~
	~~[[File:Epson_EL_VGA~~.~~jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|Video Card~~]]

	[[File:Epson EL2 ~~BIOS~~.~~zip‎]]~~		<gallery mode="packed" widths="180" heights="180">
			File:Epson_EL2.jpg\|Epson EL2 and EL3s
			File:Epson_EL2_Back.jpeg\|Back
			File:Epson_EL_Motherboard.jpeg\|Motherboard w/386 CPU
			File:Epson_EL_Memory.jpeg\|Memory
			File:Epson_EL_VGA.jpeg\|Video Card
			</gallery>

	== Memory Module ==		== Memory Module ==
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	The Epson EL uses a custom memory module. These photos below are from the EL2 and is a single 2MB simm.		The Epson EL uses a custom memory module. These photos below are from the EL2 and is a single 2MB simm.

	[[File: Epson_EL2_2mb_Memory.jpeg~~\|200px\|thumb~~\|2MB Memory Module]]		<gallery mode="packed" widths="180" heights="180">
	[[File: Epson_EL2_2mb_Memory_Front.jpeg~~\|200px\|thumb~~\|Front]]		File:Epson_EL2_2mb_Memory.jpeg\|2MB Memory Module
	[[File: Epson_EL2_2mb_Memory_Back.jpeg~~\|200px\|thumb~~\|Back]]		File:Epson_EL2_2mb_Memory_Front.jpeg\|Front
			File:Epson_EL2_2mb_Memory_Back.jpeg\|Back
			</gallery>

	== External links ==		== External links ==
	*[http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=31860 Related thread on the VOGONS forums]		*[http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=31860 Related thread on the VOGONS forums]
	*[https://web.archive.org/web/20160902031457/http://www.retro-pc.net/musei/comp/epson_el2/index_ru.htm Another related website on this computer]		*[https://web.archive.org/web/20160902031457/http://www.retro-pc.net/musei/comp/epson_el2/index_ru.htm Another related website on this computer]

Michael Dale at 06:14, 7 December 2025

2025-12-07T06:14:33Z

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	[[File:Epson EL2 BIOS.zip‎]]		[[File:Epson EL2 BIOS.zip‎]]

			== Memory Module ==

			The Epson EL uses a custom memory module. These photos below are from the EL2 and is a single 2MB simm.

			[[File: Epson_EL2_2mb_Memory.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|2MB Memory Module]]
			[[File: Epson_EL2_2mb_Memory_Front.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|Front]]
			[[File: Epson_EL2_2mb_Memory_Back.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|Back]]


	== External links ==		== External links ==
	*[http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=31860 Related thread on the VOGONS forums]		*[http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=31860 Related thread on the VOGONS forums]
	*[https://web.archive.org/web/20160902031457/http://www.retro-pc.net/musei/comp/epson_el2/index_ru.htm Another related website on this computer]		*[https://web.archive.org/web/20160902031457/http://www.retro-pc.net/musei/comp/epson_el2/index_ru.htm Another related website on this computer]

Malvineous: Add infobox, please help fill out

2025-12-03T04:07:13Z

Add infobox, please help fill out

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			{{Device Infobox/Begin
			\| Image = Epson_EL_Motherboard.jpeg
			\| Bus type = ISA
			\| Bus width = 16-bit
			\| Bus speed =
			\| 8-bit ISA compatible = Yes
			\| Manufacturer = Epson
			\| Chipset =
			\| Compatible with = [[Has compatibility::RS232]], [[Has compatibility::LPT]], [[Has compatibility::PS/2 Keyboard]], [[Has compatibility::PS/2 Mouse]]
			\| Connectors = [[Has connector::RS232/DB9]], [[Has connector::LPT]], [[Has connector::PS/2]]
			\| Config = ?
			\| Requires -5VDC =
			\| Requires -12VDC =
			}}
			{{Device Infobox/Motherboard
			\| Form factor = Custom
			\| CPU socket = ?
			\| COAST slot = N
			\| ISA slots/16-bit = 3
			\| RAM slots/30-pin = 2
			\| Max RAM =
			\| Is ROM socketed = Yes
			\| ROM type = 28-pin JEDEC
			\| Is ROM writable = No
			}}
			{{Device Infobox/IO
			\| Serial ports = 1
			\| UART = ?
			\| COM1 = Yes
			\| COM2 = ?
			\| COM3 = ?
			\| COM4 = ?
			\| Parallel ports = 1
			\| Bi-dir =
			\| ECP =
			\| EPP =
			\| LPT1 = Yes
			\| LPT2 = ?
			\| LPT3 = ?
			\| LPT4 = ?
			\| Game ports = 0
			}}
			{{Device Infobox/End
			\| Manual =
			\| Driver =
			}}
	The EL2 and EL3s are compact machines released by Epson in the early 90s.		The EL2 and EL3s are compact machines released by Epson in the early 90s.

Michael Dale at 09:57, 19 November 2025

2025-11-19T09:57:39Z

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	== External links ==		== External links ==
	*[http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=31860 Related thread on the VOGONS forums]		*[http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=31860 Related thread on the VOGONS forums]
	*[http://www.retro-pc.net/musei/comp/epson_el2/index_ru.htm Another related website on this computer]		*[https://web.archive.org/web/20160902031457/http://www.retro-pc.net/musei/comp/epson_el2/index_ru.htm Another related website on this computer]

Michael Dale at 09:55, 19 November 2025

2025-11-19T09:55:45Z

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			The EL2 and EL3s are compact machines released by Epson in the early 90s.

			The EL2 and EL3s share a common M-IO board with a separate board that contains the CPU, BIOS, and memory connection.

			The RAM is a custom module that often includes some on-board ram and slots for custom SIMM slots.


	Linked is the BIOS setup disk (in Italian) for the Epson EL2 286 computer.		Linked is the BIOS setup disk (in Italian) for the Epson EL2 286 computer.

Michael Dale at 09:52, 19 November 2025

2025-11-19T09:52:52Z

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	[[File:Epson_EL2.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|Epson EL2 and EL3s]]		[[File:Epson_EL2.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|Epson EL2 and EL3s]]
	[[File:Epson_EL2_Back.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|Back]]		[[File:Epson_EL2_Back.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|Back]]
	[[File:Epson_EL_Motherboard.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|Motherboard]]		[[File:Epson_EL_Motherboard.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|Motherboard w/386 CPU]]
	[[File:Epson_EL_Memory.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|Memory]]		[[File:Epson_EL_Memory.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|Memory]]
	[[File:Epson_EL_VGA.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|Video Card]]		[[File:Epson_EL_VGA.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|Video Card]]

Michael Dale at 09:50, 19 November 2025

2025-11-19T09:50:38Z

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	[[File:Epson_EL2.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|Epson EL2 and EL3s]]		[[File:Epson_EL2.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|Epson EL2 and EL3s]]
	[[File:Epson_EL2_Back.~~jpg~~\|200px\|thumb\|Back]]		[[File:Epson_EL2_Back.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|Back]]
	[[File:Epson_EL_Motherboard.~~jpg~~\|200px\|thumb\|Motherboard]]		[[File:Epson_EL_Motherboard.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|Motherboard]]
	[[File:Epson_EL_Memory.~~jpg~~\|200px\|thumb\|Memory]]		[[File:Epson_EL_Memory.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|Memory]]
	[[File:Epson_EL_VGA.~~jpg~~\|200px\|thumb\|Video Card]]		[[File:Epson_EL_VGA.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|Video Card]]

	[[File:Epson EL2 BIOS.zip‎]]		[[File:Epson EL2 BIOS.zip‎]]

Michael Dale at 09:49, 19 November 2025

2025-11-19T09:49:51Z

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	[[File:Epson_EL2.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|Epson EL2 and EL3s]]		[[File:Epson_EL2.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|Epson EL2 and EL3s]]
			[[File:Epson_EL2_Back.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|Back]]
			[[File:Epson_EL_Motherboard.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|Motherboard]]
			[[File:Epson_EL_Memory.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|Memory]]
			[[File:Epson_EL_VGA.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|Video Card]]

	[[File:Epson EL2 BIOS.zip‎]]		[[File:Epson EL2 BIOS.zip‎]]

Michael Dale at 09:39, 19 November 2025

2025-11-19T09:39:15Z

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	Linked is the BIOS setup disk (in Italian) for the Epson EL2 286 computer.		Linked is the BIOS setup disk (in Italian) for the Epson EL2 286 computer.

			[[File:Epson_EL2.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|Epson EL2 and EL3s]]

	[[File:Epson EL2 BIOS.zip‎]]		[[File:Epson EL2 BIOS.zip‎]]

Michael Dale at 10:40, 27 December 2015

2015-12-27T10:40:17Z

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	Linked is the BIOS setup disk (in Italian) for the Epson EL2 286 computer.		Linked is the BIOS setup disk (in Italian) for the Epson EL2 286 computer.
	[[File:Epson EL2 BIOS.zip‎]]		[[File:Epson EL2 BIOS.zip‎]]

	~~Link to some photos of the machine:~~

	== External links ==		== External links ==
	*[http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=31860 Related thread on the VOGONS forums]		*[http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=31860 Related thread on the VOGONS forums]
	*[http://www.retro-pc.net/musei/comp/epson_el2/index_ru.htm Another related website on this computer]		*[http://www.retro-pc.net/musei/comp/epson_el2/index_ru.htm Another related website on this computer]

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:52, 19 November 2025
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	[[File:Epson_EL2.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|Epson EL2 and EL3s]]		[[File:Epson_EL2.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|Epson EL2 and EL3s]]
	[[File:Epson_EL2_Back.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|Back]]		[[File:Epson_EL2_Back.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|Back]]
	[[File:Epson_EL_Motherboard.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|Motherboard]]		[[File:Epson_EL_Motherboard.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|Motherboard w/386 CPU]]
	[[File:Epson_EL_Memory.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|Memory]]		[[File:Epson_EL_Memory.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|Memory]]
	[[File:Epson_EL_VGA.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|Video Card]]		[[File:Epson_EL_VGA.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|Video Card]]

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	[[File:Epson_EL2.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|Epson EL2 and EL3s]]		[[File:Epson_EL2.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|Epson EL2 and EL3s]]
	[[File:Epson_EL2_Back.~~jpg~~\|200px\|thumb\|Back]]		[[File:Epson_EL2_Back.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|Back]]
	[[File:Epson_EL_Motherboard.~~jpg~~\|200px\|thumb\|Motherboard]]		[[File:Epson_EL_Motherboard.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|Motherboard]]
	[[File:Epson_EL_Memory.~~jpg~~\|200px\|thumb\|Memory]]		[[File:Epson_EL_Memory.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|Memory]]
	[[File:Epson_EL_VGA.~~jpg~~\|200px\|thumb\|Video Card]]		[[File:Epson_EL_VGA.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|Video Card]]

	[[File:Epson EL2 BIOS.zip‎]]		[[File:Epson EL2 BIOS.zip‎]]