Chapter 2 General Features
Hippo DCA2 User’s Manual
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2.4
DynamiCache
The DynamiCache memory subsystem consists of two 72-pin
DynamiCache SIMM sockets. These sockets support up to 32MB
of DynamiCache configured in 4MB, 8MB, and 16MB modules.
(16MB to be released Q2 1995). The DynamiCache sockets are
located on the top right corner of the motherboard.
The DynamiCache memory has already been preinstalled on the
Hippo DCA2 motherboard. Additional DynamiCache can be
ordered through Ocean Information Systems, Inc. or from one of
over
two
hundred
authorized
distributors
worldwide.
DynamiCache is as easy to handle and install as standard 72-pin
DRAM. It requires no special handling or skill other than taking
normal anti-static precautions.
Figure 3
Figure 4
Side View of DynamiCache SIMM Module
2.5
DRAM Memory
For maximum versatility the Hippo DCA2 also has a traditional DRAM memory
subsystem located next to the DynamiCache slots.
These two 72-pin DRAM SIMM sockets that support a maximum installation of 64MB
DRAM. (It should be noted, however, that DRAM may drag down the overall system
performance because of inherent design deficiencies in DRAM.) Each of the DRAM slots
can be configured in 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, or 32MB up to a maximum of 64MB of DRAM.
