ÉÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ» º º º Inboard 386 Computer Compatibility: A-C º º º ÈÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍͼ GENERAL NOTES ON SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY The Inboard 386 was designed and tested in IBM ATs (6 and 8MHz). The InBoard 386 will not work in any system that deviates very far from the IBM standards. Intel has not tested "compatible" BIOSs in IBM ATs. ACER 900 Customers report the Acer 900 to be compatible with the Inboard 386 IF the computer uses BIOS version 2.07A. The computer doesn't work correctly with BIOS versions 2.01B or 3.01B. ALR DART Customers have reported the Dart and the Inboard 386 are compatible after doing the following: þ Setting the computer's system board switches for 512K bytes conventional memory, 512K bytes extended memory (the other choice is 640K bytes conventional, 384K bytes extended) þ Using the ILIM SWAP parameter to get 640K bytes of conventional memory þ Configuring the Inboard 386 for extended memory starting at 1.5M bytes þ Using the Inboard Installation kit for non-IBM computers to connect the Inboard to the computer (PCIB 3002*). The system board has sockets for 2M bytes of memory, but you can't use Inboard 386 memory if the system board contains more than 1M byte of memory. * This Installation Kit is referred to as Packet #HL in FaxBACK document 9012. AST PREMIUM 286 Several customer reports indicate that the Inboard 386 is compatible with early versions of the AST Premium 286. This computer uses the Inboard 386 installation kit for non-IBM computers (PCIB 3002*). Customers were unable to provide a way to identify which AST computer would qualify as an "early version" or a "later version". ILIM386.SYS is incompatible with ROM BIOS versions 1.1 or more recent of the "early versions" of these AST computers. Because ILIM386 can't backfill memory to provide 640K bytes in these systems, you'll need another memory board if you want more than 512K bytes of conventional memory. * This Installation Kit is referred to as Packet #HL in FaxBACK document 9012. AT&T 6300 PLUS These computers are incompatible with Inboard 386. Their processor boards are inverted, and the Inboard 386 cable can't reach the processor socket. AT&T 6310 These computers are incompatible with Inboard 386. Their processor boards are inverted, so the Inboard 386 cable can't reach the processor socket. ATRONICS AT100 SYSTEM BOARD Customers have reported getting the Inboard 386 to work in this system using Atronics ROM BIOS/286 version 3.11 by Eden Software 1985. Unfortunately SOFTSET can't update the CONFIG.SYS or AUTOEXEC.BAT files in these computers. It will be necessary to manually install Inboard's software as described in the Inboard 386 manual. BENTLEY AT This computer is incompatible with the Inboard 386. The Bentley AT uses an Everex system board which is incompatible with the Inboard 386. Several other computer brands use the Everex system board so are also incompatible. CLUB AT This computer is incompatible with the Inboard 386. The Club AT uses an Everex system board which is incompatible with the Inboard 386. Several other computer brands use the Everex system board and so are also incompatible. COMMODORE PC-40-II A customer reported the Commodore and the Inboard 386 were compatible after doing the following: 1. Using the installation kit for AT-compatible computers 2. Following COMPAQ installation instructions 3. Routing the Inboard 386 cable under the board, not over it The Inboard software then installed easily. COMPAQ DESKPRO 286 (6 TO 8 MHZ) IMPORTANT NOTE: This section applies only to the 6 to 8 MHz Compaq Deskpro 286s, which can be compatible with Inboard 386. This information does not apply to the 12 MHz Compaq Deskpro 286, which is incompatible with Inboard 386. The older Compaq Deskpro 286s with system memory on an expansion card are compatible with Inboard 386. Use the installation kit for AT-compatible computers (PCIB 3002*). This kit is for computers with LCC/PLCC type 80286 sockets. The newer Compaq Deskpro 286s with system memory on the system board are compatible with only the non-OS/2 version of Inboard 386. To run in these computers, OS/2 versions of Inboard 386 must be modified by swapping 2 PALs on the InBoard 386/AT. The modified board will work great with Compaq OS/2 1.0. If the last character of your Inboard 386's part number is A, you have an OS/2 version of Inboard 386, and the InBoard 386 will need to be sent in for a Compaqized version. The "Compaqized" version has different PALs in sockets U62 and U91. A Compaqized version will also work fine in an IBM AT. Configuring conventional memory in these computers depends on the versions of Compaq memory expansion card you have. One version has two SIPs (Standing In-line Packages) soldered vertically in Bank 1 on the board. These SIPs don't look like usual memory chips or sockets. This version of the memory expansion card can't be disabled down to 256K bytes, so Inboard 386 can't provide conventional memory in these computers without the ILIM386.SYS memory manager. The other version of the memory card has usual 64K-bit memory chips in Bank 1 and other banks. This version of the card can be disabled down to 256K bytes by changing the jumpers on the card to J2-J3 and J4-J5. (A white sticker inside the board's end bracket lists a jumper setting chart.) Inboard 386 can then be used to provide conventional memory. * This Installation Kit is referred to as Packet #HL in FaxBACK document 9012. COMPAQ DESKPRO 286 (12 MHZ) Intel has verified that this computer is incompatible with the Inboard 386. COMPAQ 286E Intel has verified that this computer is incompatible with the Inboard 386. This 12 MHz system will not boot with Inboard 386/AT installed. COMPAQ PORTABLE III This computer is incompatible with Inboard 386. The Portable III requires an expansion chassis for AT-type slots, and the Inboard 386 cable cannot reach from the chassis to the 80286 socket. COMPAQ PORTABLE 286 Intel has verified that this computer is compatible with the Inboard 386. COMPAQ PORTABLE II The Inboard 386s without the OS/2 upgrade are compatible with Compaq Portable IIs. The newer Inboard 386 (with the OS/2 upgrade) are incompatible with the Portable II with its newer style system board -- the computer does not boot. When Compaq redesigned the system board using new chips (gate arrays), they removed some standard circuitry that Inboard 386 needs. If you have a Compaq Portable II with the newer system board, do NOT upgrade to the OS/2 version of Inboard 386. You can determine which system board your computer has from the Assembly Number printed on a white strip of paper at the back edge of the system board (near the 80287): Early system board: ASSY NO. 318.00X Recent system board: ASSY NO. 324.00X or 328.00X COMPUTERLAND 286 Customers report this computer is incompatible. The CPU for the Computerland 286 is on an add-in card, not on the system board. This could cause the reported incompatibility since the Inboard 386 is looking for a certain degree of component level compatibility with IBM architectures. CSS LABS SYSTEM BOARD Customers report that this computer is compatible. Use the IBM PC AT installation kit (The product code for this installation kit is PCIB 3001, but it is referred to as Packet #HM in FaxBACK document 9012). ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ End of file Intel FaxBack # 2020 November 23,1992