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From: pegram@kira.UUCP (Robert B. Pegram)
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Subject: Re: SIPPs in an STe
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Date: 25 Mar 91 19:31:53 GMT
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From article <1991Mar20.210939.18026@ecst.csuchico.edu>, by ekrimen@ecst.csuchico.edu (Ed Krimen):
> Will SIPPs work in an STe?  How do SIPPs differ from SIMMs?

> If I have 2 1megx8 SIMMs already in my STe, will 2 1megx9 SIPPs work with
> them to give me a total 4meg?


Disclaimer:  I have not actually seen a SIPP yet.....

As I understand it, SIPPS are SIMMS with pins soldered on (or the
equivalent).  On PCs, they are sold as removeable, in STEs they have
been soldered in place of the SIMM connectors.  The 1Mx9 SIMMS work
fine in STEs, but you will have some modifications to make on SIPPS to
make them fit.  Have a good look at the ones you are considering, if
they look as if they are modified SIMMS, and you think that you can
reverse the mod - go for it.  Otherwise, don't bother.

Not too helpful, I know 8-).

ciao,
	Bob Pegram

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