Re: 286 -> 486 ; WHAT DOES IT TAKE??

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From: Rick Kelly
Date: Mon, 17 Dec 1990 08:59

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In article <1990Dec14.000916.3331@voder.nsc.com> miket@voder.nsc.com (Mike Tuason) writes:
>I have a 286-12Mhz system that isn't quite fast enough anymore.

>Can I just yank out the motherboard and plop in a 486 (or 386)??
>Are they the same footprint??

>Also, can I still use my EGA card/monitor setup (I just need processing
>speed, not graphics)??





Yes, you can just drop that 486 board in, and all your old cards will work.
The same goes for the 386 and 386SX.







Rick Kelly	Charles River Data Systems	508-626-1011	rmk@frog.UUCP

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From: rmk@frog.UUCP (Rick Kelly)
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Subject: Re: 286 -> 486 ; WHAT DOES IT TAKE??
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Date: 17 Dec 90 08:59:00 GMT
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