                    E N H A N C E M E N T  P R O D U C T S

SixPak 286(TM)

Expanded/Extended Memory Board for the IBM(R) AT(R), Compatibles, and
PS/2(R) Model 30 286.

     o Up to 4.0 MB Expanded Memory on One Board

     o Supports EMS 4.0, EEMS and EMS 3.2 Expanded Memory

     o Memory is Also Configurable as Extended Memory for OS/2(TM).

     o User Field Upgradeable in 512Kb or 2.0 MB Increments

     o Includes Switchless Installation with Menu-Driven Software

     o Optional I/O Piggyback Module Available with One Serial Port and
       One Parallel Port

     o XT(TM)-Form Factor for Low-Profile Computers

     o Includes AST SuperPak(TM) Utility Software

AST's SixPak 286 is an all-purpose memory board for computers based on 80286
microprocessors. Not only does SixPak 286 include up to 4.0 MB of memory on
one board, you can also easily add a piggyback I/O board to add both a serial
and parallel port to your computer.


Flexible Memory Gives You Freedom of Choice

This highly flexible memory board offers up to 4.0 MB of expanded memory for
running spreadsheets and other applications that require more memory than the
standard 640Kb addressed by MS-DOS(R).

As an expanded memory board, SixPak 286 supports Version 4.0 of the Expanded
Memory Specification (EMS 4.0) and Enhanced Expanded Memory (EEMS), allowing
you to fully utilize many spreadsheet and word processing applications.

SixPak 286's memory can also be configured as extended memory for alternative
operating systems, such as OS/2(TM) and UNIX/XENIX(TM).  Extended memory can
also be used to create RAM disks and print buffers, like the ones included
with SixPak 286's SuperPak utility software.


640Kb And Beyond With  SixPak 286

SixPak 286 has a special ability to fill your conventional memory to the
MS-DOS limit of 640Kb, and add remaining memory to your choice of expanded or
extended memory. This efficiency allows you to expand the 256Kb or 512Kb of
memory that came standard on your computer up to 640Kb. So you don't have to
add more conventional memory to the system board, and an additional
expanded/extended memory board. SixPak 286 takes care of it all.

An Optional I/O Piggyback Board Saves Valuable Slots If you have one of the
new desktopsaving computers, with a low profile, or a small footprint, you'll
appreciate SixPak 286. These new computers often lack the expandability of a
larger computer and have fewer expansion slots. That's where SixPak 286's
optional I/O piggyback board comes in handy. You can add a serial port and a
parallel port to your computer without using up a valuable expansion slot.
And, SixPak 286's low-profile, XT form-factor height lets it fit in
beautifully with smaller computers, such as IBM's PS/2 Model 30 286.


Increase Your Computer's Functionality With SuperPak(TM) Utility Software

Included with SixPak 286 is AST'sSuperPak utility software.  Allowing you even
more functionality out of your computer, SuperPak includes SuperDrive(TM),
SuperSpool(TM) and fASTdisk(TM). SuperDrive and fASTdisk are both emulation
software products that allow you to use your system memory as you would use a
disk. SuperDrive emulates a floppy disk and fASTdisk allows you to create a
virtual hard disk as large as your system memory. SuperSpool is a software
print buffer that lets you run large print jobs, without interfering with the
work you're doing on the computer.


A Full Line Of Enhancement Products For Your Computer

AST is the leader in enhancement products for IBM personal computers and
compatibles. No matter if you own a PC, an XT, an AT, a high-performance
compatible like an AST Premium(R)   computer, or even a PS/2, we've got the
memory, multifunction or graphics board that will increase the power of your
computer.

System Compatibility:    IBM XT/286, AT, compatibles and PS/2 Model 30 286

Software Compatibility:  Compatible with DOS, EMS 3.2, EEMS, EMS 4.0 and
                         OS/2 applications

Memory Expansion:   Fully socketed and user upgradeable in 512Kb or
                    2.0 MB increments

Type of Memory:     256Kb or 1 MB SIMMs

Software Included:  REMM, fASTdisk, SuperDrive and SuperSpool

Optional I/O Module:     I/O Pak 286-SP One serial port,
                         one parallel port piggyback

Warranty: Two-year warranty

AST, AST logo and AST Premium registered and SixPak 286, SuperPak, SuperSpool,
fASTdisk and SuperDrive 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 withoutnotice. AST
Research, Inc. shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or
omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages
resulting from the furnishing, performance or use of this material. This
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may be reproduced in any form without prior written consent from AST Research,
Inc. Copyright 1989 AST Research, Inc. All rights reserved.
