cramer@optilink.UUCP (Clayton Cramer) (03/19/91)
I've told all of you about my problems getting a clone using the
Everex 1800A motherboard to run Windows 3.0 in extended memory
mode. I had finally persuaded myself to live with using expanded
memory instead -- at least for my immediate needs (running Excel
2.1), it was OK.
So I bought the Excel 3.0 upgrade. Microsoft shipped it in
record time. I put the installation disk in drive A, and
follow instructions. I am informed that I don't have enough
memory. According to the enclosed materials, Excel 3.0 requires
at least 1MB of RAM -- and 3MB expanded memory apparently is not
an adequate substitute.
I know when I'm licked. It's time to buy a new motherboard
for my system. I would dearly love a list of motherboard makers
that is ABSOLUTELY certain to work with Windows 3.0 and extended
memory.
Does anyone need a motherboard that doesn't run Windows 3.0?
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Clayton E. Cramer {uunet,pyramid,pixar,tekbspa}!optilink!cramer
Fabian socialism crossed with wealth gives the current system: Fabian fascism.
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