Before You Begin - Kingston Technology KTM609 Installation Manual

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Before You Begin

Read through this manual before you begin installing the KTM-609/16 board, so
you'll know what to expect as you go along. Although this is a relatively easy
installation, you may feel more comfortable asking your local Kingston dealer or
computer service center to do it for you. There will undoubtedly be a fee associated
with doing this, but your peace of mind may be worth the cost.
Pay special attention to Appendix A, "Extended vs. Expanded Memory." If your
computer uses DOS, you will have to decide how much of your added Kingston
memory to allocate as Extended (linear) memory, and how much to allocate as
Expanded (paged) memory. If your computer uses Windows or OS/2, all added
memory should be allocated as Extended since Windows and OS/2 can address all
added memory directly. Also, if your PS/2 has a 386SX microprocessor or higher, it is
best to allocated all added memory as Extended. If Expanded memory is required, use
a 386-level Expanded Memory Manager, such as DOS's EMM386.EXE, located in
your DOS or WINDOWS directory with the RAM switch. Consult your DOS manual
for details.
Besides the contents of the KTM-609/16 memory upgrade package described earlier,
you will also need to prepare a backup copy of your IBM PS/2 Reference Diskette.
(Follow the instructions in the IBM PS/2 Quick Reference Manual to make the back
up copy if you don't already have one.) You will also need a flat-tip, non-magnetic
screwdriver for the installation process.
Allow plenty of time for the installation and configuration process. It should take very
little time, but if you rush yourself, errors and set-backs are more likely to occur. We
want this process to go smoothly for you, so have patience and use caution.
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