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SixPakPlus

Multifunction Expansion Board for the IBM(R) PC,PC XT and Compatibles offering
up to 576Kb of Memory and Popular I/O Capabilities.

     o Memory Expansion to 576Kb, Allowing Total PC Memory Expansion to 640Kb

     o Serial Port for a Printer, Mouse, Modem or other Asynchronous Device

     o Parallel Port for Parallel Printer or Plotter

     o Battery-Backed Clock/Calendar Maintains Accurate Time and Date
       Information

     o Optional Game Adapter Port for Joysticks and Other Cursor-Control
       Devices

     o Supports both 64Kb and 256Kb DRAMsAST

     o SuperPak(TM) Utility Software Included

     o Two Year Warranty

     o PC World Class Champion 1984
     o PC World Class Champion 1985
     o PC World Class Champion 1986
     o PC World Class Champion 1987


AST's SixPakPlus multifunction expansion board for the IBM PC, PC XT,
Portable, 3270 PC and compatibles provides versatility and high performance by
giving you the most needed PC enhancement options in a single slot, including
up to 576Kb memory and several input/output functions.

SixPakPlus memory expansion capability starts at 64Kb and expands in 64Kb
and/or 256Kb increments to a maximum of 576Kb, bringing your PC up to its full
640Kb limit. Because all memory is socketed, it's simple to increase memory
capacity as your computing needs grow. And for absolute reliability, the
SixPakPlus supports the PC's advanced memory error-checking.

For input-output needs, SixPakPlus features a serial port, a parallel port, a
clock/calendar with battery backup and an optional game adapter port. This
means the entire lineup of PC-compatible peripherals such as printers,
plotters, mice, modems and joysticks can be quickly and easily connected to
the SixPakPlus.

Every SixPakPlus comes with AST's SuperPak utility software, featuring
SuperDrive(TM), fASTdisk(TM) and SuperSpool(TM). SuperDrive and fASTdisk
emulate floppy and hard disks, respectively. Using fASTdisk, you can create
virtual hard disks as large as your total system memory. And for increased
productivity, SuperSpool lets you run print jobs while you continue to enter
and process data.

The 100% PC-compatible design assures you trouble-free performance - over one
million SixPakPlus users already rely on the AST SixPakPlus for their memory
and input/output needs. And it's backed by a two year limited warranty. AST
offers a full line of IBM-compatible products including an AT-compatible
computer, laser image scanner, multifunction boards, accelerator boards,
graphics boards, micro-to- mainframe and micro-to-mini communications and
local area networks.


Specifications

Memory:   Fully socketed and user upgradeable in 64Kb and/or 256Kb increments.
          Uses both 64Kb and 256Kb DRAMs.

Memory Capacity:    576KbMemory Speed:  150 ns/120 ns

Input/Output:  Serial port configurable as COM 1 or COM1 or COM2.

               Parallel Port configurable as of LPT1 or LPT2 (LPT2 or LPT3
               when using a monochrome-type display card with built-in printer
               adapter port.)

               Game adapter port, compatible with 1 or 2 IBM-type joysticks.

               Clock/Calendar with battery backup.
               Battery life approximately 1.5 years.

Power:    +5VDC: 250 Milliamps (Typical)

Warranty: Two Year Warranty Standard

Meets all government regulatory agency requirements, including FCC Class B 15J
approval for electrical components, radio frequency commission standards.

AST, AST logo and SixPakPlus registered and SuperPak, SuperDrive, SuperSpool
and fASTdisk trademarks AST Research, Inc. All other brand or product names
are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. The
information in this data sheet is subject to change without notice. AST
Research, Inc. shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or
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Inc. Copyright 1989 AST Research, Inc. All rights reserved.
