For 2 versions of the RampagePlus 286 RampagePlus 286 AST Part Number 202247-001 RampagePlus 286 AST Part Number 202349-001 ============================================================================== RampagePlus 286 AST Part Number 202247-001 The RampagePlus 286 is a memory expansion adapter for the IBM PC/AT and 100% compatibles running at up to 10MHz. Memory can be expanded on this board from 512K to 8MBytes using industry standard 256K or 1024K Single In-Line Memory Modules (SIMMs) Memory standards supported by the RampagePlus 286 include conventional (base 640K), linear extended, LIM 3.2, LIM 4.0, and EEMS. The RampagePlus 286 can also support Parallel and Serial I/O with an optional Daughterboard (AST Part No. 500560-002). Configuration of this board is achieved through "smart switch" technology. Software is required to set such options as starting address, linear memory installed, parity enable, etc. The program required is on the RampagePlus 286 Utilities Disk (AST Part No. 910316-001). MEMORY CONFIGURATION Speed requirements for the SIMM Modules will vary depending on the BUS speed of the system: BUS SPEED 6/8MHz 10MHz ------ ----- 120NS 100NS The RampagePlus 286 will accept either 256K or 1024K SIMMs. A bank of memory would consist of two modules; installing a single module will cause errors. There are four banks available to populate, and if 256K and 1024K modules are both used, the 256K modules must be installed in the lower numbered banks. A list of valid configurations follows: BANK1 BANK2 BANK3 BANK4 TOTAL MEMORY ----- ----- ----- ----- -------------- 512K - - - 512K (0.5 MB) 512K 512K - - 1024K (1.0 MB) 512K 512K 512K - 1536K (1.5 MB) 512K 512K 512K 512K 2048K (2.0 MB) 2048K - - - 2048K (2.0 MB) 512K 2048K - - 2560K (2.5 MB) 512K 512K 2048K - 3072K (3.0 MB) 512K 512K 512K 2048K 3584K (3.5 MB) 2048K 2048K - - 4096K (4.0 MB) 512K 2048K 2048K - 4608K (4.5 MB) 512K 512K 2048K 2048K 5120K (5.0 MB) 2048K 2048K 2048K - 6144K (6.0 MB) 512K 2048K 2048K 2048K 6656K (6.5 MB) 2048K 2048K 2048K 2048K 8192K (8.0 MB) NOTE: 512K = TWO 256K SIMM MODULES 2048K = TWO 1024K SIMM MODULES JUMPER SETTINGS JP1 - Change Configuration This is a three-pin jumper. Every time the SMART.COM program is run in "automatic" mode, the jumper must be reversed (ie change plug from pins 1&2 to 2&3 or vice-versa) This change is not neccesary if the board is configured in "manual" mode by SMART. JP2 thru JP5 - Board Identification If more than one "smart switch" adapter is installed in one system, each board must have a unique identification in order to be recognized by the configuration software. The default setting (JP2) identifies the RampagePlus 286 as the first "smart" board in the system. JP3 would be the second board, JP4 the third, and JP5 the fourth. JUMPER LOCATIONS +---------------------------------------------------------------+ | +---+ +---+ +---+ +---+ *****<---- JP LOCATIONS | +--- | | O | | T | | T | | F | 12345 +-+ | | N | | W | | H | | O | | | | | E | | O | | R | | U | | | | | | | | | E | | R | | | | | | | | | E | | |<----- MEMORY BANKS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +---+ +---+ +---+ +---+ +-+ +----------------------------------+ +-+ +----+ | +--------+ +------------+ | | ============================================================================== RampagePlus 286 AST Part Number 202349-001 The AST RampagePlus 286 board offers flexible and powerful memory enhancement for the AST Bravo/286, AST Premium/286, AST Premium Workstation, IBM PC/AT, IBM PS/2 Model 30 286,and compatible computers. It offers complete hardware compatibility with Expanded Memory Specification (EMS) 4.0 software. The RampagePlus 286 Smart Switch configuration software eliminates the need to set board switches. The software can make optimal settings for your computer automatically, or you can select from easy to use menus. The RampagePlus 286 board retains your selected configuration even when your system is turned off. You can upgrade your RampagePlus 286 board's memory to a maximum of eight megabytes (MB) with single inline memory modules (SIMMS) that snap in and out of the board sockets. The optional I/O Pak 286-SP Piggyback board (AST P/N 500560-002) adds one serial port and one parallel port to your RampagePlus 286 board. The RampagePlus 286 board has four pairs of sockets called banks. Rampage Plus 286 can use 256K or 1MB SIMMs in combinations up to 8MB. DO NOT MIX SIMM SIZES AND SPEEDS WITHIN A BANK THIS WILL CAUSE ERRORS. CHANGING THE DEFAULT JUMPER To use automatic mode after adding or removing memory, you must set the default configuration jumper (J3) to the alternate position. This disables the memory on the board until you reconfigure it with the SmartSwitch (RAMP.COM) program. For example, if the jumper is on pins 1 and 2, move it to pins 2 and 3, if the jumper is on pins 2 and 3, move it to pins 1 and 2. JUMPER LOCATIONS +---------------------------------------------------------------¿ | +---+---+---+---+ | +--- | | | | | | +-+ | | B | B | B | B | (J3)--> *** | | | | A | A | A | A | | | | | N | N | N | N | | | | | K | K | K | K | | | | | | | | | | | | | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | <-- Memory Banks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +-+ | +---+---+---+---+ | | +----------------------------------+ +-+ +----+ | +--------+ +------------+ | ==============================================================================