Q88530: Early AST RAMpage Boards May Require Upgrade for Windows

Article: Q88530
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a,3.1,3.11
Operating System(s): 
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Last Modified: 30-OCT-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a, 3.1, 3.11 
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SUMMARY
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When running Microsoft Windows operating system on a computer using an early
model AST RAMpage memory board, you may experience disappearing mouse pointers
and incorrect keyboard input.

According to AST technical support, you should be using version 6.1 or later of
the AST RAMpage board when running Windows.

MORE INFORMATION
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Additional things to check on the RAMpage board:

1. Look at the soldered side of the board and find a printed circuit board part
  number ending with -302C or -302D.

2. If the part number ends in -302D or higher, you have a good board.

3. If the part number ends in -302C and there is a wire jumper running along the
  back of the board, you have a good board.

4. If you have a -302C board without a jumper, you must have your board
  upgraded.

5. If you have a board earlier than -302C, it will probably not work correctly
  and should be upgraded.

Additional query words: 1.x 2.03 2.10 2.11 3.00 3.00a 3.10 3.11 ems xms 3rdparty

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin300 kbWin300a kbWin310 kbWin311
Version           : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a,3.1,3.11

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