[comp.sys.ibm.pc.misc] Zenith LP286 memory upgrade

michaelb@vms.macc.wisc.edu (Michael Bloxham) (03/18/91)

In article <1991Mar17.185252.12085@batcomputer.tn.cornell.edu>, prove@theory.tn.cornell.edu (Roger Ove) writes...

>If anyone has increased the memory on a Zenith LP286 (small footprint
>AT clone) I would appreciate some tips.  The machine currently has
>640k + 256k(extended).  Does the motherboard have space for more
>extended or expanded memory, and if so, how much and what type
>(Mbit sipps or sims)?  Do motherboard jumpers need to be changed
>when memory is added to this machine?  Unfortunately the machine is
>being used by a friend at a remote location, so I can't just pop open
>the box to take a look.

This machine uses SIMM technology.  You must use 9-bit SIMMs and you must
get the 1mb variety.  You also must upgrade 2mb at a time due to the 9-bit
requirement. 1mb 9-bit SIMMs are selling at around $100.00 each 
nowadays (give or take $20).  There are SIMM slots on the motherboard, so 
just plug in the SIMM cards and change the setup within the monitor
program (CTRL-ALT-INS).  The memory must be configured as expanded I 
believe.
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