User Guide Desktop PC Equity 386SX/16 PLUS

Chapter 5
Installing and Removing Options
You can enhance the performance of your computer by
adding a variety of options, including the following:
0 Option cards
Q Memory modules
Q A math coprocessor.
An option card is a circuit board you install in your computer
to add a particular function. Most option cards contain a
device, such as a modem, or provide an interface, such as a
connector to which you connect to a network. This chapter
describes how to install option cards and configure your
computer for use with them.
Memory modules-also called SIMMs (single inline memory
modules)-allow you to increase the amount of memory in
your computer. This chapter describes the types and amounts
of SIMMs you can use in your computer. If you want to
install memory modules, you may prefer to ask your dealer to
do it for you. You can, however, follow the instructions in
this chapter to install them yourself.
Note
It is best not to expand your system’s memory by
installing an optional memory card. Using memory
modules is more efficient since you do not need to use one
of your option slots to add memory. Your computer can
also access memory installed on memory modules faster
than memory installed on a card.
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