Epson Equity 386/20 Product Support Bulletin(s) - Page 44

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PSB No: S-0047C Page: 5 of 8 Q13. Are there any guidelines to installing the SlMMs in the Equity 386/20? A. Yes, when SlMMs are installed to increase memory beyond 1Mb, they must be installed so that banks of SlMMs are installed as matched pairs. See the matrix below: Memory Bank 0 Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3 1MB 2MB 4MB 4MB 8MB 10MB 16MB 4X256KB 4X256KB 4X256KB 4X256KB 4X256KB 4X256KB 4X256KB 4X1MB 4X1 MB 4X1 MB 4X1 MB 4X1 MB 4X256KB 4X256KB 4X1 MB 4X1 MB 4X1 MB 4X1 MB Note: Refer to PSB S - 0095 for 18MB RAM Setup information. Q14. Is there a driver supplied with the Equity 386/20 to allow the use of the extended memory as expanded memory? A. Yes, the Equity 386/20 system software includes the device driver EEMM386EXE. This driver emulates LIM EMS 4.0 memory using the extended memory supplied by the additional SIMMs. It will support only the onboard memory above 1 MB, up to 15MB. This is the maximum memory that can be installed on the CHET- RM board. It will not support memory installed on memory expansion boards. Q15. Are there any expanded memory boards that are compatible with the Equity LT? A. No, the option slots on the LT require a special connector. The hard drive controller and the LT cartridge modem are the only option cards currently available from Epson America. Q16. What expanded memory boards are compatible with the Apex by Epson? A. The Above Board PC from Intel Corporation has been tested by Epson in the Apex.

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PSB No: S-0047C
Page:
5 of 8
Q13.
A.
Q14.
A.
Q15.
A.
Q16.
A.
Are there any guidelines to installing the SlMMs in the Equity
386/20?
Yes, when SlMMs are installed to increase memory beyond 1Mb,
they must be installed so that banks of SlMMs are installed as
matched pairs.
See the matrix below:
Memory
Bank 0
Bank 1
Bank 2 Bank 3
1MB
4X256KB
2MB
4X256KB 4X256KB
4MB
4X256KB 4X256KB 4X256KB 4X256KB
4MB
4X1MB
8MB
4X1 MB
4X1 MB
10MB
4X1 MB
4X1 MB
4X256KB 4X256KB
16MB
4X1 MB
4X1 MB
4X1 MB
4X1 MB
Note:
Refer to PSB S - 0095 for 18MB RAM Setup information.
Is there a driver supplied with the Equity 386/20 to allow the use of
the extended memory as expanded memory?
Yes, the Equity 386/20 system software includes the device driver
EEMM386EXE. This driver emulates LIM EMS 4.0 memory using
the extended memory supplied by the additional SIMMs. It will
support only the onboard memory above 1 MB, up to 15MB. This is
the maximum memory that can be installed on the CHET- RM
board. It will not support memory installed on memory expansion
boards.
Are there any expanded memory boards that are compatible with the
Equity LT?
No, the option slots on the LT require a special connector. The
hard drive controller and the LT cartridge modem are the only option
cards currently available from Epson America.
What expanded memory boards are compatible with the Apex by
Epson?
The Above Board PC from Intel Corporation has been tested by
Epson in the Apex.