Gustav Brock
Gustav at cactus.dk
Fri Apr 11 11:32:29 CDT 2008
Hi Gary Oh right, so that's what the AST SixPakPlus (Type 1) Part Number 201177-001 is for: The SixPakPlus is a multi-function Memory Expansion board designed for the IBM PC and XT and 100% compatibles running at 4.77 MHz. In it's standard configuration, it comes with anywhere between 64K and 384K of RAM using industry standard 64K dynamic RAM chips, a Clock/Calendar a Serial Port configurable as COM1: or COM2: and a Parallel Port configurable as LPT1 or LPT2. All memory installed on the SixPakPlus is designed to expand your PC to it's 640K maximum. It does not support extended or EMS/EEMS type memory. In addition to the basic configuration, it can be configured with a Game Port. /gustav >>> garykjos at gmail.com 11-04-2008 18:09 >>> That's why you had to enter date and time on bootup as I recall. There was an add on card with a battery available as an aftermarket option along with some extra serial and parallel ports and maybe a joystick controller too? It's been a long time though. My memory could be clouded by the years. GK On Fri, Apr 11, 2008 at 10:41 AM, Gustav Brock <Gustav at cactus.dk> wrote: > Hi Rocky > > Still have batteries? What are you talking about? > When I open my IBM PC XT no batteries are bolted to the motherboard - it runs on mains power! Very clever. > > /gustav > > >>> rockysmolin at bchacc.com 11-04-2008 17:18 >>> > > Batteries? Motherboards still have batteries? > > Rocky