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CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
How
to save time using this book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
InboardfM InboardfM Who Turning
memory . Which computers can use the What's in the
Installation overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Where to
3861PC 3861PC
can use extended memory? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
InboardfM
go
features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
3861PC
..................................
InboardfM
from here. . . . . . . . .
extended memory into expanded
InboardfM 386IPC? . . . . . . . .1-3
3861PC
box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
..
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
1-1 1-1
1-3
CHAPTER 2
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CHAPTER 3
IBM
PC
XT
INSTALLATION
Before
you
start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Installation instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Preparing the computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Removing the
Installing the InboarorM
Installing the InboarorM 3861PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
Completing the installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A quick checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Where to
Before
you
Installation instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Preparing the computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Removing the Installing the Installing the
Completing the installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A quick checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Where
8088
and
the 8087 .
3861PC
go
from here. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
IBM
PC
INSTALLATION
start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8088
and
the 8087 . InboarorM
InboarorM 3861PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
to
go
from here. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
3861PC
...................
cable .
cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
................
...................
2-6 2-9
2-13
3-1
3-6
.3-14
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CHAPTER 4 COMPAQ PORTABLE
AND PORTABLE PLUS INSTALLATION
Before
you
start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Installation instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2 (
Preparing the computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the 8088 Installing the InboardfM
Installing the InboardfM 3861PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11
Completing the installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13
A quick checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Where to
go
and
the
8087.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
3861PC
from here. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
cable .
...............
....
4-2
.4-7
CHAPTER 5 TANDY 1200 HD INSTALLATION
Before
you
start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the 8088 Installing the Installing the
Completing the installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-19
A quick checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Where to
go
and
the 8087 . InboardfM InboarcJfM
from here. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
3861PC
3861PC ....................
...................
cable .
..............
........
....
5-1
5-1
5-2
5-4
. 5-10
5-12
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CHAPTER 6 INSTALLING
THE
INBOAR[}rM 3861PC
AND
RUNNING
SOFTWARE
Inboarc:JfM Installing the InboardfM Using the InboardfM
Changing the InboardfM 3861PC's speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3
Turning extended memory into expanded memory .
Displaying status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6
Checking the 80387 math coprocessor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Dynamic speed switching .
If
you
If
you
Where to
iv
3861PC
cached the hard disk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
have problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
go
programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3861PC
3861PC
from here. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3
........................
........
..
6-1
6-5
6-7 6-7
C,
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INTRODUCTION
1
If you're in a hurry to use the Inboard 386/PC, reading this chapter can save you time. can focus on the information you need.
It tells you what you can skip, so you
How
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Tandy 1200 HD installation
to save time
Here's what you'll find
Summarizes the board's features and the accompanying software. This chapter information, a list of the box's contents, and an
installation overview. If you're familiar with the
Inboard 386/PC, skip this chapter.
IBM
PC
XT
IBM
PC
installation
COMPAQ
PORTABLE
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Chapter 6 Installing
The appendixes cover specialized technical topics. You don't need to read them unless one of the chapters advises you to. The Glossary at the end of the manual defines many of the technical terms.
If you're familiar with the Inboard 386/PC, and you're interested only in installation instructions, turn to the chapter for your computer.
and
using
in
this manual:
installation
using the
this
book
also contains compatibility
and
PORTABLE
InboarcJrM
PLUS
installation
3861PC software
InboardrM
The Inboard 386/PC takes your computer to the high performance of the Inboard 386/PC will do for your computer:
• Performance up to 10 times faster than
• 1 M byte of 32-bit high-performance memory --640K of conventional and 256K of extended memory, with 128K reserved for the system
INTRODUCTION
3861PC
BIOS.
features
Intel 80386 microprocessor. Here's what the
an
IBM
PC
alone.
1-1
• Support for 80386-specific software.
• Enhanced hard disk performance.
• Compatibility with the Lotus/Intel/Microsoft (LIM) Expanded Memory Specification (EMS) version use your expanded memory boards (such as the
4.0 so you can continue to Intel Above
Board).
• Software that turns extended memory on the Inboard 386/PC into expanded memory (for users without expanded memory boards).
You can add two optional products to your Inboard 386/PC:
• Inboard 386/PC Piggyback Memory board -- for up to
an
additional 2M bytes of high-performance extended memory.
• 80387 math coprocessor -- performs floating-point arithmetic eight times faster than the
Contact your
dealer for more information
8087 you may have
on
Inboard 386/PC
in
the computer.
options.
The Inboard 386/PC has 256K bytes of extended memory -- and you can add up to 2M bytes more extended memory with
an optional Inboard 386/PC Piggyback Memory board. You can use extended memory for programs (such as Framework
DOS's VDISK, specially written application
II
and AutoCAD), 80386 control software, the Inboard 386/PC disk cache software, and the Inboard 386/PC software for turning extended memory into expanded memory.
Read Appendix A for more information
on
extended memory and
how it differs from conventional and expanded memory.
1-2
INTRODUCTION
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Turning
into
InboardrM 3861PC
expanded
The Inboard 386/PC comes with software (the ILlM386.SYS
program) to let you turn the Inboard 386/PC's extended memory into expanded memory. boards (such as the Above Board) you can use expanded memory programs, such as 1-2-3 describes
memory
So even without expanded memory
installing and using this software.
extended
and
Symphony. Chapter 6
memory
Which
computers
the InboardrM 3861PC?
CAUTION
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Install the Inboard 3861PC only in the computers listed below.
The Inboard 386/PC is designed to work in the following computers:
• IBM PC (all models)
• IBM PC XT (all models except IBM PC XT/286)
• COMPAQ PORTABLE and PORTABLE PLUS
Tandy 1200 HD The Inboard 386/PC isn't compatible with 8086-based computers,
such as the COMPAQ
••••••
can use
DESKPRO.
INTRODUCTION 1-3
What's
in
the Inboar(jrM
Be
sure your Inboard 386/PC box contains everything shown
Figure 1-1. Contact your dealer if you're missing anything.
3861PC
box?
in
Figure
1-1
Diskette
Manual
Chip
Tube (2)
Contents
Inboard
puller
of
the
InboarcJrM
386/PC
PC-0401
3861PC
box
Installing the Inboard 386/PC is a two-step process:
1
Put
the
board in computer's 8088 microprocessor (and the 8087 if one is and installing the Inboard 386/PC cable and board. Chapters 2 through 5 describe installing the Inboard 386/PC computers.
Install
the of the Inboard Chapter 6 explains how.
1-4
the
computer. This involves removing the
Inboard 386/PC software. You can't take advantage
386/PC's speed until you install its software.
installed)
in
specific
INTRODUCTION
After you've performed both steps, your Inboard 386/PC will ready to use.
Installing the Inboard 386/PC isn't difficult --if you've installed other boards and if you follow the directions exactly. If you're comfortable working inside your computer, have your dealer install the Inboard 386/PC.
be
not
Where
Table
to
Turn to the installation chapter for your computer. Table the installation chapters.
1-1
from here
Installation chapters
Computer Chapter
IBM
PCXT
IBM
PC
COMPAQ PORTABLE 4 and PORTABLE
Tandy 1200
PLUS
HD
2
3
5
1-1
lists
INTRODUCTION
1-5
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2 IBM
This chapter contains instructions for installing the Inboard 386/PC in an
Before
The Inboard 386/PC has two optional products you can purchase separately:
• Inboard 386/PC Piggyback Memory board
• 80387 math coprocessor
you
PC
IBM PC XT.
start
XT
INSTALLATION
If you have one Inboard 386/PC before you begin the installation instructions
this chapter. The manual that comes with each option tells you
how.
NOTE"""""'"
It's always a
new
hardware
or
good
or
Installation instructions
This section contains instructions for installing the Inboard
an
IBM
........
and
you
can expect from skipping the directions is a major
CAUTION
l
386/PC in
Follow the steps in order -­Skipping steps
The least inconvenience. Inboard 386/PC
Each step has a box beside it near the outside edge
To keep track of where you are, check off the box after you complete each step.
Before you begin the installation, gather everything you'll need
your computer, the Inboard 386/PC, this manual, cable, chip
puller, plastic tubes, and a flat-blade screwdriver -- and arrange
them on a clean, dry work surface. (Having everything close will
reduce the risk of generating static electricity.)
both of these options, install them on your
idea to back up
software.
PC
XT computer.
your
hard
disk before adding
_
if
you
don't, you'll miss crucial steps.
skimming the instructions will
At
most, you'll ruin
and
your
computer.
an
expensive investment: the
not
save time.
of
in
the page.
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IBM
PC
XT
INSTALLATION
2-1
Preparing the computer
Perform the steps in this section to prepare your computer for the installation.
1
o
Run your computer's diagnostic software before installing the Inboard 386/PC to verify that the computer is working correctly. Correct any error conditions before you install the Inboard 386/PC.
(
o
Computers can daily operations. Sometimes these
new hardware
Your computer can
2
likely
to discharge static electricity if you ground yourself by touching the before you begin the
Moving around increases the chance of static discharge, so
your movements while installing the Inboard 386/PC.
develop subtle problems that don't interfere with
problems go unnoticed until
or
software is installed.
be
damaged by static discharge. You're less
metal back panel of your computer's system unit
installation. Figure
2-1
illustrates grounding.
limit
(
Figure
2-2
2-1
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Grounding yourself on the system unit
IBM PC
PC-0347
XT
INSTALLATION
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Turn off the power switch on the system unit and any attached
3
equipment (such as your printer and screen), and system unit's power cord from the could electrocute yourself.
wall outlet. If you don't, you
o
unplug the
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4
Remove the cover from the computer's system unit. (Refer to the
computer's Guide to Operations if you don't know how.)
5
Remove any boards Figure 2-2.)
in
expansion slots
5,6,7,
and 8. (See
o
o
Figure 2-2
IBM PC XT INSTALLATION
Expansion slots on the IBM PC
board
8 7
Back
@@
4 3 2 1
XT
computer's system
PC-0402
2-3
CAUTION
The computer won't operate correctly provides the same conventional memory address. This can cause garbled data on disks (both floppy programs read data from conventional memory the disks.
if
more than one board
and
hard
disks) when
and
store it on
Protect the information on conventional memory on the computer's system board add-in memory board (such the Inboard memory, board.
The rest conventional memory
3861PC
you
don't need an additional conventional memory
of
this section explains how to disable other
your
disks
by
disabling the
as an Intel Above Board). Because
provides the full 640K bytes
in
the computer.
of
CAUTION
Use a ballpoint pen to set switches. Don't use a pencil because the graphite
in
the lead could short-circuit the switches.
and
any
conventional
2-4
IBM PC
XT
INSTALLATION
You must disable conventional memory on the system board
6
down to 256K bytes. Use a on the system board to ON. (See Figure 2-3.)
ballpoint pen to set switches 3 and 4
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Figure 2-3 Setting switches 3
If you have an add-in board providing conventional memory,
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either remove the board or disable its conventional memory. For example, an Intel Above Board can provide both conventional
and expanded memory. You don't need to remove the Above Board if you set it to provide only expanded memory. (Refer to
the memory board's manual for information on disabling
conventional memory.)
IBM PC
XT
INSTALLATION 2-5
and
4 on the IBM PC
PC-0404
XT
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Removing the 8088
You must remove the computer's 8088 microprocessor -- its brain
-- so you can install the Inboard 386/PC cable. If coprocessor is installed, remove it also to avoid damaging the
Inboard 386/PC and the 8087.
an
8087 math
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Perform the steps from the system board.
Use Figure 2-4 to find the
1
in
this section to remove the 8088 and 8087
8088
on
the computer's system board.
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Figure 2-4
2-6
Location XT's system board
of
the 8088
and
the
8087
on the
IBM PC XT INSTALLATION
PC-0405
IBM
PC
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CAUTION
Don't insert the chip puller between the socket board. You could damage the socket
you
Refer to Figure 2-5, and use the chip puller that came with the
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Inboard 386/PC to ease the 8088 from its socket. Removing the 8088 is easier if you stand in back of computer and gently pull the chip puller toward you. To avoid damaging the system board, loosen only the end of the 8088 nearest the front of the computer.
do.
••••••
and
the system
and
the system
board
if
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Figure 2-5
You may wish to save the 8088, so handle it carefully. Store the
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8088 in either of the plastic tubes that came with the Inboard
386/PC.
4
If an 8087 isn't installed on the system board, skip this step. If an 8087 is installed, refer to Figure 2-5, and remove the 8087
as you did the 8088. Store the 8087
IBM
PC
XT
Removing the 8088
in
the other plastic tube.
INSTALLATION 2-7
PC-0406
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Switch 2 on the system board tells the computer whether a math coprocessor is the
Inboard 386/PC, use a ballpoint pen to set switch 2 to OFF.
If
you didn't add an 80387 to the Inboard 386/PC, use a ballpoint
pen to set switch 2 to ON.
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installed (Figure 2-6). If you added an 80387 to
Front
Figure
1110
Back
2-6
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Slide Switch Rocker Switch
Setting switch
2 on the system board
PC-0346
2-8
IBM PC XT INSTALLATION
Perform the steps
cable
The
1
on
the system board.
Inboard 386/PC cable has a connector at each end. One
in
this section to install the Inboard 386/PC
connector has two rows of pins and fits into the 8088 socket the system board. The other connector has two rows of holes
on
and fits into the cable socket
2-7.
the Inboard 386/PC. See Figure
Inboard™ 386/PC Connector
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on
Plugs into the
Plugs into the 8088 Socket
Figure 2-7
IBM
PC
XT INSTALLATION
The
Inboarc/fM
3861PC
PC-0407
cable
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