Frequently Asked Questions (ProVeisa)

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I just upgraded my PowerPro or ProVeisa past sixteen megabytes of RAM. Now when the machine boots up in DOS or Novell Netware, it gets a memory error at address "FE0000."What happened?

How far can I upgrade the CPU on a PowerPro or ProVeisa?

How far can I upgrade the CPU on a ProVeisa LT?

Q: I just upgraded my PowerPro or ProVeisa past sixteen megabytes of RAM. Now when the machine boots up in DOS or Novell Netware, it gets a memory error at address "FE0000." What happened?

Follow the procedure below:

  1. Access the CMOS setup (Hit CTRL-ALT-ESC at the DOS prompt).
  2. Press PGDN to access the second screen
  3. Press the Down arrow until you highlight the setting called "Map FE0000-FFFFFF."
  4. Change the setting to "RAM" instead of "ROM."

Q: How far can I upgrade the CPU on a PowerPro or ProVeisa?

ALR offers a 486-DX2 CPU module for the PowerPro or ProVeisa. It is also possible to upgrade a 486DX-33 with an Intel Overdrive (DX266-ODPR). The Intel DX4 Overdrive is not recommended by ALR. Installing it may interfere physically with the ALR CachePak.

Q: How far can I upgrade the CPU on a ProVeisa LT?

The ProVeisa LT has a ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) socket that will accept Intel Overdrives of 66MHz DX2, 100MHz DX4 and 83MHz Pentium.



   
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