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   IBM 5.25" EXTERNAL FLOPPY

      Customers have reported that using IBMCACHE and EMM.SYS together in a
      Model 60 caused the IBM external floppy controller to fail when the
      IBMCACHE size was less than 512K bytes.

   ALWAYS

      Customer reports of compatibility.

      Tech Notes: Some customers have reported that Always won't load if
      the Above Board is providing expanded memory  unless EXPF=D000 is on
      the EMM.SYS device driver line, (even though there is no conflict
      between EMM.SYS and other drivers/ROMs). Other customers don't seem
      to have this problem.

   CAD CORE

      Intel has a Customer's report that CAD CORE by Hitachi created by IGS
      (Information Graphics Systems) gets an error: "Cannot run Rational
      DOS/16M memory check." when running the CAD Core Installation program
      with an Above Board 2 Plus installed, (Rational is a brand name and
      DOS/16M is their memory manager).

      The Customer's Solution:  Install the files manually - don't use the
      installation program provided with the software.

      Once CAD Core was installed there were no additional problems.

   DESQVIEW

      DESQview provides full hardware support for optimum multitasking
      performance with EMS 4.0.  DESQview can cause floppy drive problems
      in IBM PS/2 series computers.  If you experience problems with your
      floppy drives, set the Optimize Communications parameter to OFF in
      the DESQview Options.  This problem isn't related to Above Boards,
      but the problem becomes more obvious when you use expanded memory
      products.

      When you invoke DESQview, it takes control of expanded memory, and
      when you exit DESQview, it returns expanded memory control to EMM.

   IBM 3270 WORKSTATION

      The IBM 3270 workstation program can't use Above Board memory.  IBM
      provides an EMS 3.2 driver with the program, but this driver only
      works with an IBM XMA board.

   LOTUS 123 & SYMPHONY KEYBOARD ERRORS

      Earlier versions of the Above Board QUIKBUF program (versions earlier
      than 2.1A), may cause random keyboard errors (such as characters
      appearing in empty cells or shifting to capital letters) in 1-2-3 and
      Symphony.  If this happens, remove QUIKBUF from the AUTOEXEC.BAT
      file.  Then contact Intel's customer support BBS to get the current
      version of QUIKBUF.

   LOTUS 123 VER 3.0

      This document explains how to structure files for minimum memory use
      and how to regain memory.  This information comes from the Memory
      Management appendix in Lotus 1-2-3 Release 3.0 documentation.

      The minimum memory requirement for Release 3.0 is 640K bytes of
      conventional memory and 384K bytes of extended memory.  The suggested
      memory amounts are 640K bytes conventional, and at 1M byte of
      extended (the more the better).  If you have programs which use
      expanded memory, set aside enough for those applications (1MB is
      usually sufficient).

      Make sure the extended memory isn't allocated to other programs like
      disk caches.  If you're unsure, check the CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT
      files.  Because most DOS applications use extended, not expanded,
      memory, configure as much expanded as needed for these applications.

      When configured for both kinds of memory, the 1-2-3 program is stored
      in extended and data is stored in expanded.  When expanded is full,
      1-2-3 places any additional data in extended.  If you have an 80386-
      based computer with an Expanded Memory Emulation Program, such as
      ILIM386 or QEMM386, you should convert as much extended memory as
      possible to expanded.  1-2-3 can access only the memory that the
      emulation program converts to expanded.  1-2-3 won't be able to use
      any extended memory after the emulation program has loaded.  You
      usually set the amount of memory to be converted with a statement in
      your CONFIG.SYS file.  Check your documentation for your driver to
      change it.

      NOTE:     1-2-3 works with only EMS Emulators that support the
               Virtual Control Program Interface (VCPI).  Among those that
               support VCPI are 386 MAX version 4.07 or later, Quarterdeck
               Expanded Memory Manager (QEMM) version 4.2 or later, and
               COMPAQ Expanded Memory Manager (CEMM).

   LOTUS 123 VER 2.X & SYMPHONY MEMORY USAGE

      Lotus 1-2-3 versions earlier than 3.0 and Symphony use four bytes of
      conventional memory as a pointer to every cell that is stored in
      expanded memory.  Once conventional memory is full, there is no room
      to store pointers, so no more expanded memory can be used.

      1-2-3 and Symphony always store integers, range names, and string
      constants in conventional memory.  They store real numbers, labels,
      and formulas in expanded memory.

      You can't save conventional memory by changing data types.  It's
      possible to have a large, full spreadsheet that uses no expanded
      memory.  It's also possible to have many complex formulas or long
      labels that fill expanded memory while conventional memory is still
      available.

      To get more conventional memory, you must remove any memory resident
      programs you've loaded.

      You can check expanded memory amounts as follows:

            1-2-3 command:       /Worksheet Status
            Symphony command:    F9 Settings

   LOTUS 123 VER 2.2

      This version of Lotus was released in conjuction with 3.0 and was
      intended for 8088/8086-based computer that can't run protected mode
      software.  It takes slightly more memory than Release 2.01, but uses
      EMS memory in exactly the same manner (see 123 & expanded memory
      cell), with only one notable exception.

      Lotus 2.2 comes with an UNDO feature, previously available only
      through an add-in like HAL.  UNDO is enabled by default and the UNDO
      buffers use EMS.  The default size is approximately 260k.  The /WS
      (/-WORKSHEET-STATUS) immediately after starting Lotus will show a
      certain percentage of EMS already allocated to the UNDO feature.

      To turn off UNDO, use the command, /WGDOUD (/-WORKSHEET-GLOBAL-
      DEFAULT-OTHER-UNDO-DISABLE).  This will free up the EMS memory that
      UNDO was using.

      NOTE:     You may find that you could load a larger spreadsheet with
               2.01 than with 2.2, even with UNDO disabled.  It's because
               2.2 is a larger program than 2.01.

      (Field report) Users report the Quikbuf 2.1A menu didn't work with
      123 2.2 on an IBM PS/2 Model 50, but Quikbuf 2 did.

   LOTUS 123 3.0 ONLY SEES 15 MEG OF MEMORY

      Some applications will only see 15 Meg of memory no matter how much
      is installed.  Lotus 1-2-3 3.0 is one of them.

   MICROSOFT EXCEL

      Microsoft Excel is fully compatible with Intel's EMM and all Above
      Boards.  Excel runs faster with an Intel Math CoProcessor.  Excel for
      OS/2 works fine with the Above Board MC32 or the Above Board MC.

   MICROSOFT WINDOWS 2.0

      This program is compatible with Intel's EMM and Above Boards.  It
      provides full hardware support for optimum multitasking performance
      with EMS 4.0.

      Tech Notes:
      Customers report that Quikbuf2 won't work with Windows 2.0 even if
      the Windows 2.0 print spooler is disabled.

   MICROSOFT WINDOWS 2.03

      Windows doesn't work with the /E parameter in the  SWAPDISK=  line of
      the WIN.INI file.  This is a problem with Windows.  Even though the
      Windows manual says to use this parameter, remove it and use either
      the hard disk or a RAM disk drive letter as the SWAPDISK.  Also
      designate a  SWAPSIZE=  on the next line (for example SWAPSIZE=1024
      or SWAPSIZE=2048).

   MICROSOFT WINDOWS 386 & EXPANDED MEMORY

      The EMS 4.0 specification states the page frame must have at least 4
      pages.  Windows 386 will create expanded memory even if there are
      less than 4 page frames available.  In this situation, WIN386 will
      show expanded memory is present and it will use it.  Some programs,
      such as Intel's CHKMEM, will also report expanded memory.  However,
      applications will not recognize or use the expanded memory.
      (PageMaker, VEDEMO, Lotus 123, Quattro, Excel, etc.)

      Check for boards that might cause a page frame confict (network
      cards, scanner cards, VGA cards, etc.).  If a problem persists, add
      the following statement to the WIN.INI file:

                               EMMINCLUDE=XXXX-YYYY

      where XXXX is the starting address of the first page frame and YYYY
      is the ending address of the last page frame.  Legal addresses are
      between C000 and DFFF.

                    Example:   EMMINCLUDE=D000-DFFF

   MICROSOFT WINDOWS 3.0

      Microsoft Windows 3.0 is compatible with Above Boards.  The optimum
      configuration varies depending on the computer.  Here are Intel's
      recommendations.

      In a 386-based computer, set your Above Board for all extended
      memory.  This allows Windows to run in 386 Enhanced mode.  You can
      install Microsoft's EMM386.SYS to provide expanded memory for your
      applications that need expanded memory but don't run under Windows.

      In a 286-based computer, set your Above Board for all extended
      memory unless you have programs that require expanded memory.  In
      these cases, set the Above Board to provide as much extended memory
      as possible while allowing enough expanded memory for your programs.
      This allows Windows to run in Standard mode.  A minimum of 384K of
      extended memory is required.  Be sure EMM.SYS is BEFORE HIMEM.SYS in
      the CONFIG.SYS.

      NOTE:     Microsoft's HIMEM.SYS "hides" all extended memory.  CHKMEM
               will report 0K extended memory when HIMEM is installed.

   MICROSOFT WINDOWS 3.1

      Compatible with the Above Board 2 Plus and MC. We have not tested
      with the Above Board 2  or the MC32, but do not foresee any
      difficulties.

      Generally Above Boards need to be set for Extended memory for Windows
      3.1.

   RUNTIME WINDOWS & ILIM386 4.07, (SYSTEM LOCKS)

      Runtime versions of Windows are NOT memory managers, and are
      compatible with 386 control programs.  At this time, ILIM386 v2.66 is
      compatible with Runtime Windows but ILIM386 version 4.07 (dated 6/89)
      is NOT compatible with some versions of Windows and Runtime Windows.
      Windows will start to load then lock up.

      iLIM386 is shipped with the Above Board MC32.

   MICROSOFT WORD 5.0

      This software is compatible with microchannel Above Boards.

      Tech Notes:
      Microsoft Word version 5.0 uses EMS 3.2 and 4.0 to load large files
      and perform searches and other functions faster.

   MOVE EM / QUALITAS

      Customer reports of compatibility.

      Tech Notes:
      One user reports that Move Em requires a page frame larger than 64k
      and can utilize non-contiguous pages.

   QEMM 50/60

      QEMM 50/60 works only in PS/2 Models 50, 60, and 50Z. QEMM 50/60
      works like QEMM386; you can load drivers and TSRs high, emulate
      expanded memory from extended memory, etc.

      Version 6.X of this memory manager is compatible with the Above Board
      2, 2 Plus, and MC. Versions older than 6.X are only compatible with
      the Above Board 2 (NOT the Above Board 2 Plus or MC).

      Older versions of QEMM 50/60 worked with our Above Board 2 because
      QEMM 50/60 looked for specific memory cards in order to do what it
      does, and it hadn't been written to "look" for an Above Board MC or
      Above Board 2 Plus.

      Troubleshooting Note:
      When an Above Board 2 Plus is installed for all extended memory with
          our current software, the EMM.SYS driver is installed into the
          computer's CONFIG.SYS file.  The EMM.SYS driver is used to
          initialize the Above Board 2 Plus, then it will unload itself.
          Apparently the QEMM 50/60 OPTIMIZE program looks for expanded
          memory managers, and gives the error "Missing file: QRAM.SYS"
          when EMM.SYS is active. When EMM.SYS is removed from the file,
          QEMM 50/60 doesn't have enough memory (in a 1 Mbyte PS/2
          computer) to load on boot. The most straightforward resolution to
          this is:
         With revision 2.0 of the Intel SOFTSET program, select OS/2 as
          the operating system, (this will install an initializing Adapter
          Descriptor File on track zero of the hard disk).
         Run QEMM 50/60's OPTIMIZE program.
         When the OPTIMIZE process is complete, you can either leave the
          IADF on track zero of your hard drive, or can go back into
          SOFTSET and select DOS as the operating system (this will remove
          the IADF from track zero, and also reinstall the EMM.SYS driver
          into your CONFIG.SYS file). The only drawback to putting EMM.SYS
          back into your CONFIG.SYS file is that it will need to be removed
          if you need to run OPTIMIZE again sometime in the future.

   QRAM

      This is a "memory enhancer" from Quarterdeck.  The manual erroneously
      suggests users get an upgrade for an Above Board Plus.  You actualy
      need the upgrade only for the Above Board 286.  The Above Board Plus
      and Above Board 2 Plus have always had the ability to use a page
      frame larger than 64k.

      QRAM will use extra EMS pages to load-high drivers & TSR's which
      would otherwise use conventional memory.  QRAM normaly cannot
      function unless the page frame is in excess of a 64k.  There is a
      parameter that allows QRAM to use parts of the page frame itself, but
      this prevents all other programs from accessing expanded memory.  Use
      the MANIFEST program that came with QRAM or your reference diskette
      to determine the largest page frame you can have in your system.

      If you have problems with an EMS application, remove QRAM to see if
      the problem persists.

   SUPER PROJECT EXPERT

      We have customer reports of compatibility with  Super Project Expert
      (from Computer Associates) and microchannel Above Boards.

      Tech Notes:
      One customer said Super Project Expert wouldn't load correctly with
      expanded memory until the user added the EXPF=D000 parameter to the
      EMM.SYS command line in the CONFIG.SYS file.

   VEM.SYS

      VEM.SYS is the device driver for the Above Disk program.  If you try
      to use EMM with VEM.SYS, EMM will appear to install, but no expanded
      memory will be recognized (the CHKMEM program will report 0K bytes
      expanded memory).  Remove the VEM.SYS line from the CONFIG.SYS file.



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