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From: burkett@csd4.csd.uwm.edu (Edward W Burkett)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc
Subject: EMS Boards
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Date: 5 Oct 89 01:03:47 GMT
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I am currently thinking about purchasing a EMS board for my PC XT.  I simply
want some extra room for disk caching, virtual drives, printer spooling and
system utilities.  The problem I am having is finding a empty board that
supports the LIM 4.0 specifications.  I have seen several advertized in
Computer Shopper but when I call the companies they all say that they are
no longer made (for the XT).  Some say they have EMS boards but that they do
not meet the LIM 4.0 specs.  What are the disadvantages of not meeting
LIM 4.0 specs?

What I really want to know is --- Does anybody have any suggestions for a
cheap EMS LIM 4.0 board that will hold a meg or two (under $100)?

While I am at it, what's the cheapest price you have found for 256K drams?  The
best I can do is $2.65 for 120ns chips.

Addresses and/or phone numbers would be appreciated for all referrals.

Thanks a million.

burkett@csd4.csd.uwm.edu (Edward W Burkett)
University of Wisconsin
Dept. of Biological Sciences