[comp.sys.zenith] Z-286LP EMS/XMS Memory Configurations?

les@uwovax.uwo.ca (06/26/91)

 We have a large number of Zenith 286LP systems running on our Pathworks
network.  In order to acheive the greatest amount of conventional memory,
it is necessary to use both eXtended (XMS) and Expanded (EMS) memory into
which network software can be loaded.  The problem is that the Zenith 286
supports wierd combinations of XMS/EMS memory (at least through the CMOS
SETUP).  Currently the systems have 640K conventional and 384K EMS.  However,
to get *both* types of additional memory, a configuration of 3072K XMS and
2048K EMS is required!  This seems dumb.  Is there another way? Is there any
driver for using EMS as XMS? Is their a Zenith ROM BIOS upgrade that might
address this? 

 Any assistance would be appreciated.

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