7.Lift the entire subassembly out of the computer and carefully place it on your work surface.

Adding Memory Modules

Your computer comes with 2MB of memory soldered directly onto the main system board. By installing SIMMs (single inline memory modules), you can increase the memory in your computer up to 24MB. The first 16MB can be used as either extended or expanded; any memory above 16MB can be used only as expanded. You can install 256KB, 1MB, or 4MB SIMMs, as described in this section.

Before you install SIMMs, check the following guidelines to ensure that they will work properly:

0Use fast page mode SIMMs that operate at an access speed of 80ns (nanoseconds) or faster. Be sure all the SIMMs operate at the same speed.

QThe Equity 386SX/16 PLUS can use any industry standard SIMM; however, you should use Epson SIMM option kits to ensure reliability and compatibility.

QUse the correct SIMM configuration to add the amount of memory you want. See the table on the next page.

Once you have the SIMMs you need, you or your dealer can install them in your computer. If you are going to install them yourself, follow the instructions in this section.

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