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Introduction 1
Introduction
This manual explains how to set up, use, upgrade, and
troubleshoot the hardware that comes with your AST
®
Advantage!
®
9000 Series computer.
For a list of abbreviations used throughout this guide, see the
section “Abbreviations” on page 60.
For clarity, some illustrations may not show all components of
your system. For example, your modem and Zip drive are
included in the appropriate illustrations in your Getting Started
guide, but may not be included in system illustrations
throughout this user manual.
About Your Computer
Your AST computer provides the following features:
•
Upgradable microprocessor. You can upgrade to a faster
processor with an Intel OverDrive
®
microprocessor (see
“Upgrading the Microprocessor” on page 37).
•
Four SIMM sockets for system RAM memory. You can
upgrade memory to 128 MB (see “Adding System
Memory” on page 34).
•
Local-bus video, which improves video performance by
providing a high-speed, 64-bit data path for video
signals. Your system comes with 1 MB of video memory
installed: you can upgrade to 2 MB (see “Adding Video
Memory” on page 39).
•
Integrated 16-bit audio and speakers.
•
Wavetable audio capability (available on selected
models).
•
One 3.5-inch high-density floppy drive. The system
holds up to seven drives (see “Installing Drives” on page
25). The system board has a floppy controller that
supports up to two floppy drives (one comes installed in
your system) and two IDE interface connectors that
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