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Tool Requirements
Medium-size flat-blade screwdriver
Optional:
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medium screwstarter
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3/16 inch nutdriver
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1/4 inch nutdriver
Math Coprocessor
If your system has an 80287 math coprocessor installed, it must be removed prior to installation of the SLC/
Now!. The SLC/Now! supports an Intel 80387SX math coprocessor or any other fully compatible
equilvalent, and fits directly into the SLC/Now!'s 80387SX math coprocessor socket. The clock speed of
the coprocessor should match the clock speed of the 386SLC (20MHz or 25MHz) or the 486SLC2 (use
25 MHz). (Details on installation can be found in the Installation section)
Utility Diskette
Be sure to read the README.TXT file on the utility diskette. It describes the installation procedure and
additional features/options of the Cache Enable programs. This program will enable the SLC/Now!'s
processor cache.
Software Compatibility
With your SLC/Now! installed you should be able to run your previously installed applications without any
changes. In addition, you can now add new applications such as IBM's OS/2
only), Microsoft Windows
system, you will need to reinstall Windows to enable the 386 enhanced mode features, such as multitasking.
Refer to Appendix C, "Reinstalling Windows" after you have completed the installation.
80286 Sockets
The 80286 microprocessor in the IBM PS/2 Models 50 and 60 is plugged into a Pin Grid Array socket (PGA)
which plugs into corresponding holes on the system board. Kingston provides a chip removal tool for
removing this type of cpu chip (PGA version).
The IBM PS/2 Models 25-286, 30-286, and 50z uses a Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier (PLCC) featuring an
arrangement of metal leads surrounding the perimeter of the processor chip. Kingston includes a PLCC
Extractor for removal of the 80286 microprocessor (PLCC version).
SLC/Now! Installation Guide - Rev. D1
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, and many other 386 based applications. If you already have Windows on your
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