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18 Advantage! 9000 Series User’s Manual
Upgrading Your Computer
You can enhance the capabilities and performance of your
computer by installing upgrade components. You can install
any of the following components:
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8- or 16-bit ISA-compatible add-in boards.
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32-bit PCI-compatible add-in boards.
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A video adapter board. However, the computer includes
built-in 64-bit VGA hardware, which provides enhanced
video and graphics capabilities without using an
expansion slot. Install a video adapter board only if you
do not want to use built-in VGA.
The computer is compatible with most ISA- or PCI-
compatible video adapters, including CGA, EGA, VGA,
SVGA, and specialized video adapters.
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A 3.5- or 5.25-inch floppy drive.
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A tape-backup drive.
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A 3.5-inch half-height IDE hard drive.
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Additional system memory.
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Additional Video memory
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An upgrade Intel microprocessor.
As part of the upgrade process, you may need to change the
system configuration by setting jumpers or running the System
Setup program. See “Configuring Your Computer” on page 41
for more information.
If you are not familiar or comfortable with add-in board,
floppy drive, hard drive, SIMM or chip handling and
installation procedures, ask an authorized AST service
technician to upgrade your system. In no case will AST
Research, Inc., be liable for damage to the system and its
components, or loss of data, caused by improper or
faulty installation. Contact your AST reseller for the
location of the nearest AST authorized service center.
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