Epson 386/25 - Manual (Page 109)

Chapter 5
Installing and Removing Options
You can enhance the performance of your computer by adding a
variety of options, including the following:
❏ Option cards
❏ Memory modules
❏ A math coprocessor.
An option card is a circuit board you install in your computer to
add a particular function. Most option cards contain a device,
such as a modem, or provide an interface, such as a connector to
which you connect a monitor. This chapter describes how to
install option cards and configure your computer for use with
them.
Memory modules--also called SIMMs (single inline memory
modules)-allow you to increase the amount of memory in your
computer. This chapter describes the types and amounts of
SIMMs you can use in your computer. If you want to install
memory modules, it is best to ask your dealer to do it for you.
You can, however, follow the instructions in this chapter to
install them yourself.
Note
It is best not to add memory to your computer by installing an
optional memory card. Any memory card you could install
would be 16-bit and would cause your 32-bit computer to
work slower. Using memory modules is more efficient since
you do not need to use one of your options slots to add
memory. Your computer can also access memory installed on
memory modules faster than memory installed on a card.
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