Setting the Shadow RAM

Your computer can access RAM (random access memory) faster than ROM (read-only memory). The Shadow RAM feature enables the Equity 286 PLUS to copy the contents of its system BIOS and/or video ROM into RAM so it can perform certain operations faster. It uses the RAM memory between the first 640KB and 1MB.

The SETUP Shadow RAM option lets you choose what to place in the shadow RAM area:

0System

0Video

0System and video

0N o n e .

Select System+Video unless you have installed a memory card or video card that provides its own shadow RAM (in which case you can select just System or just Video ). Select None if you do not want to use the Shadow RAM function

Setting the CPU Clock Speed

This option lets you set the speed at which your computer’s processor operates:

0 High speed (12 MHz)

D Low speed (6 MHz)

Q Auto speed.

When it is running at high speed, the TURBO indicator on the front panel is illuminated.

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