CPU - the Central Processing Unit, or processor, on which the computer is based.
Expanded memory - additional memory, located beyond 640K, that follows the LIM (Lotus/Intel/Microsoft) specification. Windows requires that exPanded memory confirm to the LIM 4.0 version of the specification.
Extended memory - additional memory, typically located beyond 1024K (1 megabyte), that follows the Microsoft XMS (eXtended Memory Specification) requirements. Extended memory is preferred, by Windows 3.0, over exPanded memory. If the additional memory in the computer can be configured as either exTended or exPanded, choose exTended.
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Don't Know: WP/DTP Dominance
Word processing, Desktop Publishing and other printing intensive
applications, designed for use with Windows, can be
Windows 3.0 Configuration Guide
Thank you for registering your copy/copies of this software. Kindly fill in the needed
information on this and the page below, and return with your Registration fee to the
most convenient address shown.
About you:
Name: ________________________________________
Company: ________________________________________
Street: ________________________________________
________________________________________
City: _________________________ State: _________
ZIP Code: _________________ Phone: (____) __________
Will the computer be used predominantly with one Windows application at a time, or will more than one Windows application need to be running?
4WinAppUse
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WinAppUse
Mostly One Application
4WinAppUse
buttonUp
buttonUp
WinAppUse
2 or More Applications
4WinAppUse
unknown
buttonUp
buttonUp
unknown
WinAppUse
Not Sure
"The
Windows
usage can impact the recommended EMS operating mode." \
"display"
B"display_button"
buttondown
buttondown
The pattern of Windows application usage can impact the recommended EMS operating mode.
display
display
display_button
display
buttondoubleclick
buttondoubleclick
The pattern of Windows application usage can impact the recommended EMS operating mode. and rate fields..ld contains data.
display_button
"display"
B"display_button"
buttondown
buttondown
display
display_button
Continue
Glossary:
Extended memory - another type of memory beyond the 640K limit of DOS. Only available on 80286 or higher CPU's. This is the memory that is managed by HIMEM.SYS, and is used in Windows' Standard and 386 Enhanced modes.
high memory area - the first 64K area of extended memory. The High Memory Area is unique because code can be executed in it while the CPU is in real mode. Additional extended memory can only be used to store data in real mode.
HIMEM.SYS - HIMEM.SYS is an installable device driver which conforms to the XMS (eXtended Memory Specification) Version 2.0. It allows MS-DOS programs on 80286 and 80386 systems with extended memory to access the extended memory using a standard, machine independent manner.
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PrintReportFormat
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Don't Know: Application Use
Conclusion: Use 386 Enhanced Mode
The configuration that you have described will
work best under the "386 Enhanced" operating
mode of Windows 3.0.
You should make sure that the line "device=HIMEM.SYS" appears in your CONFIG.SYS file. It is recommended that you consider using the SMARTDRV disk caching program. Make sure that the line "device=SMARTDRV.SYS 1024 256" appears in your CONFIG.SYS file.
SMARTDRV 1024 256
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"wire o
ftabs"
buttonUp
buttonUp
wire o with tabs
"To multitask DOS applications, you must use 386 Enhanced mode. HIMEM
required
operate
+The
SMARTDRV will enhanced the performance
disk-intensive operations." \
"display"
B"display_button"
buttondown
buttondown
To multitask DOS applications, you must use 386 Enhanced mode. HIMEM is required to operate in 386 Enhanced mode. The use of SMARTDRV will enhanced the performance of disk-intensive operations.
display
display
display_button
display
buttondoubleclick
buttondoubleclick
To multitask DOS applications, you must use 386 Enhanced mode. HIMEM is required to operate in 386 Enhanced mode. The use of SMARTDRV will enhanced the performance of disk-intensive operations.
display_button
"display"
B"display_button"
buttondown
buttondown
display
display_button
Continue
"PrintReportFormat"
buttonUp
buttonUp
PrintReportFormat
Print
4OpMode, CfgLine1, CfgLine2, NeedMulti
"386 Enhanced mode"
"device=himem.sys"
smartdrv.
1024 256"
"available"
enterpage
enterpage
386 Enhanced mode
device=himem.sys
device=smartdrv.sys 1024 256
available
OpMode
CfgLine1
CfgLine2
NeedMulti
buttonUp
buttonUp
Probability Assessment for CPU Guessing: (cont'd)
In addition, when two or more responses favor one CPU over the other, the probability is increased over that calculated simply from the Factor Weights. This mimics expert human behavior in estimating the answer to such a question. We often consider both the number of supporting factors, in addition to their importance in supporting the conclusion.
No combination of answers to the five questions can result in a 100% probable (ie: exactly correct) answer. since we have asked the system to "guess" at the type of installed CPU.
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Glossary:
386 Enhanced mode - the highest operating mode available in Windows 3.0. Allows use of more memory than is physically installed in the computer, and provides multi-tasking capability for DOS applications.
AUTOEXEC.BAT - a special file used by DOS, when starting up the computer, to automatically run (execute) one or more DOS commands just before the DOS prompt appears.
CONFIG.SYS - a special file used by DOS, when starting up the computer, to adjust system parameters and load any needed device drivers.
conventional memory - the first 640K of physical memory that DOS uses to run programs in.
CPU - the Central Processing Unit, or processor, on which the computer is based.
Expanded memory - a type of memory beyond the 640K limit of DOS. Used by Windows in Real mode only. In this mode, it may be used by certain Windows and DOS applications to store data, allowing larger data files to be created.
mory that is managed by HIMEM.SYS, and is used in Windows' Standard and 386 Enhanced modes.XMS (eXtended Memory Specification) requirements. Extended memory is preferred, by Windows 3.0, over exPanded memory. If the additional memory in the computer can be configured as either exTended or exPanded, choose exTended.
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About this Book: Copyright
1990 by Donald G. Roy
Windows 3.0 Configuration Guide Version 1.0 August, 1990
While providing useful information about optimal configurations for Microsoft Windows,
this book is also intended to demonstrate the use of Asymetrix ToolBook to simulate
small "Expert Systems".
Is this an "Expert" System?
According to Buchanan and Smith, in Volume IV of The Handbook of Artificial Intelligence (pp. 149 - 192), there are five "desiderata" which, if answered in the affirmative, define an Expert System.
1) The system reasons with domain-specific knowledge.
2) The system uses both heuristic and algorithmic decision criteria.
3) The system outperforms "novices" in the specific domain.
4) The system explains what it knows and the reasons for its answers.
5) The system retains flexibilty..........................................................
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4) The Decision Guide provides "Why?" buttons throughout, allowing the user to ask for the reasons why a particular question is being asked, or why a particular answer is provided. At certain stages, an "Explain further" button is also available, which will display the operational logic behind a particular process.
5) This last point is the fly in the ointment. The intent of an Expert System's ability to be "flexible" implies that the program's data store and decision rules can be modified without reprogramming the system. That is to say, that the program's behavior is not hard-coded. The behavior of this implementation of Decision Guide, however, is hard-coded, so we must concede the point.
What is it then?
With the exception of the CPU guessing segment of the program, the Guide is an implementation of a decision tree. This mimics the approach of a data-driven, forward-chaining expert system.
The approach queries the user for sufficient information to arrive at a decision. The response at any given point determines the subsequent questions to be asked.
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Don't Know: Multitasking Needs
There is a not-so-subtle difference between between being able
to run DOS programs (even more than one) under Windows, and
being able to multi-task DOS programs. Multi-tasking means that you can have multiple DOS programs all doing things simultaneously. For example, a database may be sorting a file, while a spreadsheet is being recalculated. This can only be accomplished in 386 Enhanced mode.
In Windows Standard mode, you can access several DOS programs, but they will only be operational when in the foreground. The consequence of choosing to retain multi-tasking ability is that Windows applications will run somewhat more slowly under 386 Enhanced mode.
buttonUp
buttonUp
r model, or use a hard disk speed rating program.
Type of CPU:
How old is the computer, in months?
Don't Know
display
buttondoubleclick
buttondoubleclick
The age of the computer might give a clue as to the type of installed CPU..PU.tact time and rate fields..ld contains data.
display_button
"display"
B"display_button"
buttondown
buttondown
display
display_button
"The age
the computer might give a clue
type
installed CPU." \
"display"
B"display_button"
buttondown
buttondown
The age of the computer might give a clue as to the type of installed CPU.
display
display
display_button
12 - 24
24 - 36
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4UnitAge
unknown age"
buttonUp
buttonUp
of unknown age
UnitAge
XTprob
ATprob
UnitAge
4CalcDone
enterpage
enterpage
CalcDone
4XTprob, ATprob, UnitAge
- .05
+ .05
"two
three years old"
buttonUp
buttonUp
two to three years old
XTprob
ATprob
UnitAge
4XTprob, ATprob, UnitAge
- .15
+ .15
"less than a year old"
buttonUp
buttonUp
333333
333333
less than a year old
XTprob
ATprob
UnitAge
4XTprob, ATprob, UnitAge
- .05
+ .05
"one
two years old"
buttonUp
buttonUp
one to two years old
XTprob
ATprob
UnitAge
4XTprob, ATprob, UnitAge
+ .1
- .1
"more than three years old"
buttonUp
buttonUp
more than three years old
XTprob
ATprob
UnitAge
The opposite approach is goal-driven, backward-chaining system. This kind of expert system presumes that a particular conclusion is correct and queries the user for the information needed to
confirm the decision. When a particular response does not support the initial goal, the system selects another that is supported by the information already given, and proceeds to obtain any remaining data needed to confirm that conclusion.
The CPU guessing segment is a probabilistic assessment of the type of CPU, based on a number of factors. An overview of the operational logic is available by clicking on the "Explain further" button which appears after pressing "Why?", at the conclusion of the segment.
Coming next...
Look for "A Guide to Windows 3.0 Error Messages", the next ToolBook application under construction. Estimated release date: September, 1990.(but you know how these things go).
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< 1 meg
< 2 meg
2 meg or more
Not Sure
Expanded Memory:
How much exPanded memory is installed in the computer?
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buttondoubleclick
buttondoubleclick
The presence of exPanded memory determines if an EMS mode will be available.U.tact time and rate fields..ld contains data.
display_button
"display"
B"display_button"
buttondown
buttondown
display
display_button
Continue
"The presence
exPanded memory determines
EMS mode will be available." \
"display"
B"display_button"
buttondown
buttondown
The presence of exPanded memory determines if an EMS mode will be available.
display
display
display_button
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4ExpMemAmount
"1Mb
less"
buttonUp
buttonUp
1Mb or less
ExpMemAmount
4ExpMemAmount
"1 - 2 Mb"
buttonUp
buttonUp
1 - 2 Mb
ExpMemAmount
4ExpMemAmount
buttonUp
buttonUp
ExpMemAmount
4ExpMemAmount
"2Mb
more"
buttonUp
buttonUp
2Mb or more
ExpMemAmount
4ExpMemAmount
unknown
buttonUp
buttonUp
unknown
ExpMemAmount
buttonUp
buttonUp
4OpMode, CfgLine1, CfgLine2
"Standard mode"
"device=himem.sys"
smartdrv.
1024 256"
enterpage
enterpage
Standard mode
device=himem.sys
device=smartdrv.sys 1024 256
OpMode
CfgLine1
CfgLine2
Conclusion: Use Standard Mode
The configuration that you have described will
work best under the "Standard" operating mode
of Windows 3.0.
You should make sure that the line "device=HIMEM.SYS" appears in your CONFIG.SYS file. It is recommended that you consider using the SMARTDRV disk caching program. Make sure that the line "device=SMARTDRV.SYS 1024 256" appears in your CONFIG.SYS file.
M.SYS
SMARTDRV 1024 256
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"You have sufficient memory
Windows
Standard mode. HIMEM
required
operate
'The SMARTDRV disk cache will enhance the speed
Windowsin your environment." \
"display"
B"display_button"
buttondown
buttondown
You have sufficient memory to run Windows in Standard mode. HIMEM is required to operate in Standard mode. The SMARTDRV disk cache will enhance the speed of Windowsin your environment.
display
display
display_button
display
buttondoubleclick
buttondoubleclick
You have sufficient memory to run Windows in Standard mode. HIMEM is required to operate in Standard mode. Without the SMARTDRV disk cache, you may find the speed of Windows unacceptable.
display_button
"display"
B"display_button"
buttondown
buttondown
display
display_button
Continue
"PrintReportFormat"
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PrintReportFormat
Print
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Multitasking:
Do you need to have more than one DOS application
working in the background, at the same time? This is
dirrerent from being to switch between more than one.
Answering Yes here, means that you need the ability
for several DOS programs to be executing continuously
while you have another program in the foreground.
Answering No here means that you can still have DOS
programs available in the background and be able to
switch between them.
buttonUp
buttonUp
Not Sure
4NeedMulti, ExtMemAmount
= "1024 - 2047K"
buttonUp
buttonUp
1024 - 2047K
NeedMulti
ExtMemAmount
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display
buttondoubleclick
buttondoubleclick
True multitasking of DOS applications can only be accomplished in 386 Enhanced mode. me and rate fields..ld contains data.
display_button
"display"
B"display_button"
buttondown
buttondown
display
display_button
Continue
"True multitasking
DOS applications can only be accomplished
386 Enhanced mode. " \
"display"
B"display_button"
buttondown
buttondown
True multitasking of DOS applications can only be accomplished in 386 Enhanced mode.
display
display
display_button
4NeedMulti
unknown
buttonUp
buttonUp
unknown
NeedMulti
4NeedMulti, ExtMemAmount
= "1024 - 2047K"
buttonUp
buttonUp
1024 - 2047K
NeedMulti
ExtMemAmount
buttondown
display
display_button
Continue
"The performance rating
the hard drive can affect
decision about
(best use
limited memory." \
"display"
B"display_button"
buttondown
buttondown
The performance rating of the hard drive can affect the decision about the best use of limited memory.
display
display
display_button
4HardDiskSpeed
unknown
buttonUp
buttonUp
unknown
HardDiskSpeed
4HardDiskSpeed, ExtMemAmount
"<30 ms"
= 384
buttonUp
buttonUp
<30 ms
HardDiskSpeed
ExtMemAmount
Type of CPU:
Does the case of the computer look much like one of these?
4TypeofCase
unknown
buttonUp
buttonUp
unknown
TypeofCase
Neither
"The type
Mused may provide a hint
the kind
CPU installed." \
"display"
B"display_button"
buttondown
buttondown
The type of case used may provide a hint as to the kind of CPU installed.
display
display
display_button
4TypeofCase
unknown
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unknown
TypeofCase
Don't Know
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XTprob
ATprob
TypeofCase
XTfactor
ATfactor
This one
4XTprob, ATprob, TypeofCase, XTfactor, ATfactor
I + .1
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"XT "
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XTprob
ATprob
TypeofCase
XTfactor
ATfactor
This one
display
buttondoubleclick
buttondoubleclick
The type of case used may provide a hint as to the kind of CPU installed.s.PU.tact time and rate fields..ld contains data.
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"display"
B"display_button"
buttondown
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display
display_button
4CalcDone
enterpage
enterpage
CalcDone
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Don't Know: WP/DTP Dominance
Some computers that are set up to run Windows 3.0 will be used
primarily for Windows-based Word Processing or Desktop Publishing applications, such as Word for Windows or Aldus Pagemaker. In most instances, there will be a lot of printing done from this computer. If this is the case, answer Yes.
In other instances, a wide range of Windows and DOS applications may be in use. If character-based word processing is dominant, such as WordPerfect, you should answer No.
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Don't Know: Type of CPU
To determine the type of CPU installed in your computer, you
can use any one of a number of commercial, shareware or public
domain utility programs. Among the commercial products, if you have either the Norton Utilities or PC-Tools, these can be used to determine the type of CPU installed.
If you prefer, we can pose a few questions that may allow a reasonable guess to be made about your computer's CPU...
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ATprob
XTprob
Guess...
"The Configuration Guide cannot
dwithout information about the CPU." \
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The Configuration Guide cannot continue without information about the CPU.
Don't Guess
display
buttondoubleclick
buttondoubleclick
The Configuration Guide cannot continue without information about the CPU.U.U.tact time and rate fields..ld contains data.
display_button
"display"
B"display_button"
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buttondown
display
display_button
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Registration Information:
If you find this Windows 3.0 Configuration Guide useful or continue
to keep it beyond an initial evaluation period of seven (7) days, you
are requested to register your copy. The registration fee is $10.00, which can be paid by money order, certified cheque or VISA.
Upon registration, you will receive additional, detailed documentation about the logic and decision trees that guide the program, as well as the passwords needed to access Author level with the full version of Asymetrix ToolBook.
You can print the Registration Form now, by clicking on the Print button..
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ready. Press OK
now,
Cancel
stop."\
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Set PrinterStyle
Margins
1440, 1440, 1440, 1440
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360, 360
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VArrangement
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Make sure your printer is ready. Press OK to print now, or Cancel to stop.
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Don't Know: Multitasking Needs (cont'd)
The most suitable arrangement depends on the mix of
applications being used on the particular computer.
If the use of Windows applications is important and having the ability to run a few DOS programs is a convenience, then you do not need 386 Enhanced mode.
If the ability to do true multi-tasking with DOS programs is highly necessary, then you must use 386 Enhanced mode to do this...
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Don't Know: WP/DTP Dominance
Some computers that are set up to run Windows 3.0 will be used
primarily for Windows-based Word Processing or Desktop Publishing applications, such as Word for Windows or Aldus Pagemaker. In most instances, there will be a lot of printing done from this computer. If this is the case, answer Yes.
In other instances, a wide range of Windows and DOS applications may be in use. In these cases, or if character-based word processing is dominant, such as WordPerfect, you should answer No.
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B"display_button"
buttondown
buttondown
display
display_button
Continue
" A reliable configuration cannot be recommended without knowing the installed amount
Extended memory.." \
"display"
B"display_button"
buttondown
buttondown
A reliable configuration cannot be recommended without knowing the installed amount of Extended memory..
display
display
display_button
Probability Assessment for CPU Guessing:
There are five questions used to guess the type of CPU in the computer. These deal with:
1) Presence of Extended memory;
2) Presence of a high density diskette drive;
3) The type of case for the computer;
4) The number of function keys on the keyboard, and;
5) The age of the computer.
Each can be answered with a predetermined response, or a "Don't Know" answer. At the beginning of the questions, the probability of the CPU being either type (an 8088/8086 or a 286 & higher) is 50/50.
of the five factors adjust the probability balance according to predefined "Factor Weights", as particular
responses (except for Don't Know) will tend to suggest one CPU
type or another.
The exception here is answering "Yes" to the presence of
Extended memory, since this automatically implies that an 80286
or higher (80386, 80486) CPU is present. The result of answering
Yes here is a 99/1 probability balance, favoring an AT. The 1%
is reserved for the chance that the user has replied improperly,
either through not understanding the question, or by not knowing
the answer correctly.
In addition, when two or more responses favor one CPU over the
other, the probability is increased over that calculated simply
from the Factor Weights. This mimics expert human behavior in
estimating the answer to such a question. We often consider both
the number of supporting factors, in addition to their
importance in supporting the conclusion.
No combination of answers to the five questions can result in a
100% probable answer, since the user has already admitted that
they do not know the answer themselves and has asked the system
to "guess" at an answer.
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"Standard" operating mode
of Windows 3.0.
HIMEM.SYS
SMARTDRV 320
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You have sufficient memory to run Windows in Standard mode. HIMEM is required to operate in Standard mode. Without the SMARTDRV disk cache, you may find the speed of Windows unacceptable.
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ntains data.
display_button
"display"
B"display_button"
buttondown
buttondown
display
display_button
Continue
Conclusion: Use Standard Mode
The configuration that you have described will
work best under the "Standard" operating mode
of Windows 3.0.
You should make sure that the line "device=HIMEM.SYS" appears in your CONFIG.SYS file. It is recommended that you consider using the SMARTDRV disk caching program. Make sure that the line "device=SMARTDRV.SYS 320" appears in your CONFIG.SYS file. Do not use a second parameter on this command line to restrict the minimum size of the cache.
"You have sufficient memory
Windows
Standard mode. HIMEM
required
operate
'Without the SMARTDRV disk cache, you may find
#speed
junacceptable. " \
"display"
B"display_button"
buttondown
buttondown
You have sufficient memory to run Windows in Standard mode. HIMEM is required to operate in Standard mode. Without the SMARTDRV disk cache, you may find the speed of Windows unacceptable.
display
display
display_button
"PrintReportFormat"
buttonUp
buttonUp
PrintReportFormat
4OpMode, CfgLine1, CfgLine2
"Standard mode"
"device=himem.sys"
smartdrv.
320"
enterpage
enterpage
Standard mode
device=himem.sys
device=smartdrv.sys 320
OpMode
CfgLine1
CfgLine2
buttonUp
buttonUp
4XTprob, ATprob, XTfactor, ATfactor, CalcDone
enterpage
enterpage
XTprob
ATprob
XTfactor
ATfactor
CalcDone
Type of CPU:
Is there any Extended memory installed in the computer?
4CPUtype
4XTprob, ATprob, EXTmempresent
"80286"
buttonUp
buttonUp
80286
XTprob
ATprob
EXTmempresent
CPUtype
4XTprob, ATprob, EXTmempresent, ExtMemAmount
absent
"<256K"
buttonUp
buttonUp
<256K
absent
XTprob
ATprob
EXTmempresent
ExtMemAmount
"The presence
Extended memory
characteristic
80286
higher CPU's." \
"display"
B"display_button"
buttondown
buttondown
The presence of Extended memory is characteristic of 80286 or higher CPU's.
display
display
display_button
4EXTmempresent, ExtMemAmount
unknown
buttonUp
buttonUp
unknown
EXTmempresent
ExtMemAmount
Don't Know
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buttondoubleclick
buttondoubleclick
The presence of Extended memory is characteristic of 80286 or higher CPU's.U's. While not exclusive to these, it is a good indicator of their presence.
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Extended Memory
If you have less than 2 Mb of total memory (ie: 640K conventional plus 1408K extended), consider upgrading your machine. The increase in performance is worth it. e: if you already have a drive d:
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Memory allocation can be fine tuned for workstations that are heavy printer users.
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CPU Type:
What type of CPU does the computer have?
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"8088/6"
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CPUtype
8088/6
4CPUtype
"80286"
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CPUtype
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4CPUtype
"80386SX"
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4CPUtype
"80386+"
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CPUtype
80386/486
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"Windows uses different operating modes according
the type
installed CPU." \
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Windows uses different operating modes according to the type of installed CPU.
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Conclusion: Use Standard Mode
The configuration that you have described will
work best under the "Standard" operating mode
of Windows 3.0.
Make sure that "device=HIMEM.SYS" appears in your CONFIG.SYS file. It is recommended that you use the SMARTDRV disk caching program. Place the line "device=SMARTDRV.SYS 1024 256" in your CONFIG.SYS file. As well, you should use the RAM drive facility. Place the line "device= RAMDRIVE.SYS 1024 /E" in your CONFIG.SYS file, and "set temp=d: " in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file, where d: is the letter assigned to the RAM drive.
"HIMEM
required
operate
Standard mode. Devoting 1024K
memory
SMARTDRV will enhance the speed
disk intensive operations. The use
a RAM drive
Eprinting
your WP/DTP programs." \
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HIMEM is required to operate in Standard mode. Devoting 1024K of memory to SMARTDRV will enhance the speed of disk intensive operations. The use of a RAM drive will enhance printing speed for your WP/DTP programs.
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HIMEM is required to operate in Standard mode. Devoting 1024K of memory to SMARTDRV will enhance the speed of disk intensive operations. The use of a RAM drive will enhance printing speed for your WP/DTP programs.
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Help: Icons
Since the Configuration Guide is designed to take you through the process without requesting unneeded information, all navigation functions are preprogrammed. All icons that are used appear in the "Tabs" at the bottom of the book. These are:
The "Home" icon - cancels the current inquiry and returns you to the
first page of this book.
or are equivalent. They return you to the previous page,
or the one which initiated the current series of pages.e equivalentsta
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The presence of Extended memory is characteristic of 80286 or higher CPU's.U's. While not exclusive to these, it is a good indicator of their presence.
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Type of CPU:
Does the computer use either 1.2 megabyte capacity 5
" or 1.44
megabyte capacity 3
" diskettes?
"The use
high density disk drives
characteristic
80286
higher CPU's. While
xexclusive
these,
a good indicator
their presence." \
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The use of high density disk drives is characteristic of 80286 or higher CPU's. While not exclusive to these, it is a good indicator of their presence.
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Don't Know
display
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The use of high density disk drives is characteristic of 80286 or higher CPU's. While not exclusive to these, it is a good indicator of their presence.
Each of the five factors adjust the probability balance according to predefined "Factor Weights", as particular responses (except for Don't Know) will tend to suggest one CPU type or another.
The exception here is answering "Yes" to the presence of Extended memory, since this automatically implies that an 80286 or higher (80386, 80486) CPU is present. The result of answering Yes here is a 99/1 probability balance, favoring an AT. The 1% is reserved for the chance that the user has replied improperly, either through not understanding the question, or by not knowing
the answer correctly. one CPU over the
other, the probability is increased over that calculated simply
from the Factor Weights. This mimics expert human behavior in
estimating the answer to such a question. We often consider both
the number of supporting factors, in addition to their
importance in supporting the conclusion.
No combination of answers to the five questions can result in a
100% probable answer, since the user has already admitted that
they do not know the answer themselves and has asked the system
to "guess" at an answer.
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Don't Know: Hard Disk Speed
To determine the average access time for the hard disk, with
certainty, you can check the manufacturer's specifications for the particular model, or use a hard disk speed rating program.
If you wish, we will assume that your hard disk is of moderate speed, for the purpose of continuing the program. You should, however, confirm the hard disk speed and run the Configuration Guide again.
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The Configuration Guide cannot proceed without information about the hard disk.
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Don't Assume
"The speed
the hard disk can affect
recommendation
limited memory." \
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The speed of the hard disk can affect the recommendation for use of limited memory.
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4HardDiskSpeed, HardDiskAssumed, ExtMemAmount
hardDiskSpeed
">30"
( = "<256K"
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HardDiskAssumed
ExtMemAmount
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Don't Know: How much Expanded memory
To determine the amount of Expanded memory installed in your
computer, you can use any one of a number of commercial, shareware or public domain utility programs. Among the commercial products, if you have either Peter Norton Computing's The Norton Utilities or Central Point Software's PC-Tools, these can be used to determine the amount of Expanded memory installed.
:PHYSSIZE
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"A reliable configuration cannot be recommended without knowing the amount
Expanded memory available." \
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A reliable configuration cannot be recommended without knowing the amount of Expanded memory available.
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A reliable configuration cannot be recommended without knowing the amount of Expanded memory available...ld contains data.
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Don't Know: How much Expanded memory
To determine the amount of Expanded memory installed in your
computer, you can use any one of a number of commercial, shareware or public domain utility programs. Among the commercial products, if you have either Peter Norton Computing's The Norton Utilities or Central Point Software's PC-Tools, these can be used to determine the amount of Expanded memory installed.
The Configuration Guide cannot continue without this information.
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A reliable configuration cannot be recommended without knowing the amount of Expanded memory available...ld contains data.
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B"display_button"
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Type of CPU:
How many function keys are on the keyboard? These may be
located across the top, typically labelled F1 through F12, or down the left side and are labelled F1 through F10.
4XTprob, ATprob, FunctionKeys, XTfactor, ATfactor
K + .1
P - .1
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buttonUp
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ATprob
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XTfactor
ATfactor
10 keys
4XTprob, ATprob, FunctionKeys, XTfactor, ATfactor
K - .1
P + .1
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buttonUp
XTprob
ATprob
FunctionKeys
XTfactor
ATfactor
12 keys
"The use
extended keyboard (F1 - F12)
a good indicator
the presence
80286
higher CPU." \
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The use of an extended keyboard (F1 - F12) is a good indicator of the presence of an 80286 or higher CPU.
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display
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4FunctionKeys
unknown
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FunctionKeys
Don't Know
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Copyright
1990 by Donald G. Roy
CONFIG.SYS
If you are to run in either Standard or 386 Enhanced mode, make sure that the "device=himem.sys" statement preceeds all other "device=" statements in the file.
AUTOEXEC.BAT
If you will be using a RAM drive, the "set temp=d:" statement should be changed to point to the letter that is actually assigned to the RAM drive.
It would be drive e: if you already have a drive d:
Extended Memory
If you have less than 2 Mb of total memory (ie: 640K conventional plus 1408K extended), consider upgrading your machine. The increase in performance is worth it. e: if you already have a drive d:
Expanded Memory
If you have the choice of configuring your memory as either expanded or extended, consider setting it all to extended, unless you have an 80286 CPU and are running DOS programs that require expanded memory.
Identification:
If you are configuring a number of computers, identify the machine below to avoid confusion:
__________________________________________________________________________________________e a drive d:
Disclaimer
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In answer to these criteria:
1) This Decision Guide restricts itself to the domain of proposing suitable computer configurations for optimal operation of Microsoft Windows. Thus it is, indeed, domain-specific.
2) The Decision Guide does use heuristic (common sense) decision criteria. These are employed in the decision areas involving, for example, whether or not to employ RAMDRIVE, and whether or
not to use a minimum size parameter for the SMARTDRV driver.
Some algorithmic (numerical) decision criteria are used, although they are more implicit than explicit. The Guide could have been coded to make the algorithmic criteria more obvious, but this would serve little beneficial purpose.
3) Performance: Ultimately, this is up to you to decide, however, some of the heuristic criteria would not be obvious to a novice. As a result, there would be a tendency for novices to accept sub-optimal configurations in particular situations. The Decision Guide incorporates these heuristics and will outperform novices in a number of instances..
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Don't Know: Multitasking Needs
The most suitable arrangement depends on the mix of applications being used on the particular computer. If the use of Windows applications is important and having the ability to run a few DOS programs is a convenience, then you do not need 386 Enhanced mode.
If the ability to do true multi-tasking with DOS programs is highly necessary, then you must use 386 Enhanced mode to do this.
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Conclusion: Use Real Mode
The configuration that you have described will only work
under the "Real" mode of Microsoft Windows.
Real mode is compatible with most applications and device drivers designed for use with Version 2 of Windows. This is also the only operating mode of Windows 3.0 that will run with an 8088 or 8086 based computer, or one with only 640K memory installed.
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"Windows requires
80286
higher CPU,
)least 256K extended memory
operate
5mode." \
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B"display_button"
buttondown
buttondown
Windows requires an 80286 or higher CPU, with at least 256K extended memory to operate in a higher mode.
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display
display_button
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"PrintReportFormat"
buttonUp
buttonUp
PrintReportFormat
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Conclusion: Use Large Page Frame EMS Mode
The configuration that you have described will work best under
the "Large Page Frame EMS" operating mode of Windows 3.0.
Under Large Page Frame EMS mode, Windows will swap application code and data to Expanded memory, allowing you to run different Windows applications at the same time.
"wire o
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frame EMS mode allows Windows
nprogram code
data
-emory
. Because
, you can more easily
multiple programs." \
"display"
B"display_button"
buttondown
buttondown
Large page frame EMS mode allows Windows to move program code and data into EMS memory when inactive. Because of this, you can more easily run multiple programs.
display
display
display_button
display
buttondoubleclick
buttondoubleclick
Large page frame EMS mode allows Windows to move program code and data into EMS memory when inactive. Because of this, you can more easily run multiple programs.
display_button
"display"
B"display_button"
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buttondown
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display_button
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"PrintReportFormat"
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Don't Know: How much Extended memory
To determine the amount of Extended memory installed in your
computer, you can use any one of a number of commercial, shareware or public domain utility programs. Among the commercial products, if you have either Peter Norton Computing's The Norton Utilities or Central Point Software's PC-Tools, these can be used to determine the amount of Extended memory installed.
The Configuration Guide cannot continue without this information.
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" A reliable configuration cannot be recommended without knowing the installed amount
Extended memory.." \
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A reliable configuration cannot be recommended without knowing the installed amount of Extended memory..
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A reliable configuration cannot be recommended without knowing the installed amount of Extended memory..ld contains data.
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buttondown
display
display_button
Continue
Extended Memory:
How much Extended memory is installed in the computer?
i.e.: memory beyo
< 256K
Not Sure
2 meg or more
:PHYSSIZE
"The amount
installed exTended memory can affect the available operating modes
Windows." \
"display"
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The amount of installed exTended memory can affect the available operating modes of Windows.
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Extended Memory:
How much Extended memory is installed in the computer?
(i.e.: memory beyond 640K)
4ExtMemAmount, CPUtype
= 80286
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ExtMemAmount
CPUtype
256 - 1023K
1024 - 2047K
4ExtMemAmount
"256 - 1023K"
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256 - 1023K
ExtMemAmount
4ExtMemAmount
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ExtMemAmount
4ExtMemAmount, CPUtype
"1024 - 2047K"
= 80286
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1024 - 2047K
ExtMemAmount
CPUtype
4ExtMemAmount, CPUtype
"2 meg
more"
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2 meg or more
ExtMemAmount
CPUtype
ExtMemAmount
CPUtype
- 2 meg
256 - 1023K
1024 - 2047K
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4ExtMemAmount
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4ExtMemAmount, CPUtype
= 80286
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CPUtype
Conclusion: Use Standard Mode
The configuration that you have described will
work best under the "Standard" operating mode
of Windows 3.0.
You should make sure that the line "device=HIMEM.SYS" appears in your CONFIG.SYS file. It is recommended that you consider not using the SMARTDRV disk caching program, since your hard disk is a reasonably fast one. This will leave additional memory free for use by Windows applications.s.
Print
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"You have limited memory
hard disk. HIMEM.SYS
needed
operate
Standard mode. If you were
install SmartDrive, some additional
rwould be consumed.
other purposes, such
%running a DOS program,
multiple Windows applications." \
"display"
B"display_button"
buttondown
buttondown
You have limited memory and a fast hard disk. HIMEM.SYS is needed to operate in Standard mode. If you were to install SmartDrive, some additional memory would be consumed. You may need this memory for other purposes, such as running a DOS program, or multiple Windows applications.
display
display
display_button
display
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You have limited memory and a fast hard disk. HIMEM.SYS is needed to operate in Standard mode. If you were to install SmartDrive, some additional memory would be consumed. You may need this memory for other purposes, such as running a DOS program, or multiple Windows applications.
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"PrintReportFormat"
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4OpMode, CfgLine1
"Standard mode"
"device=himem.sys"
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"You have enough memory
Windows
Standard mode
hard disk. Since you are a heavy WP/DTP user, RAMdrive will enhance the speed
printing
tapplications. The TEMP statement tells
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"display"
B"display_button"
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buttondown
You have enough memory to run Windows in Standard mode and a fast hard disk. Since you are a heavy WP/DTP user, RAMdrive will enhance the speed of printing from Windows applications. The TEMP statement tells Windows applications to use the RAM drive instead of the slower hard disk.
display
display
display_button
You have enough memory to run Windows in Standard mode and a fast hard disk. Since you are a heavy WP/DTP user, RAMdrive will enhance the speed of printing from Windows applications. The TEMP statement tells Windows applications to use the RAM drive instead of the slower hard disk.
Conclusion: Use Standard Mode
The configuration that you have described will
work best under the "Standard" operating mode
of Windows 3.0.
You should make sure that the line "device=HIMEM.SYS" appears in your CONFIG.SYS file. It is recommended that you consider using the RAM DRIVE program included with Windows. Place the statement: "device=RAMDRIVE.SYS 1024 /E" following the above statement. As well, place the statement "set temp=d: " in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file, where d: is the letter assigned to the RAM drive.
4OpMode, CfgLine1, CfgLine2, AutoLine1
"Standard mode"
"device=himem.sys"
ramdrive.
1024 /E"
temp = d:"
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device=ramdrive.sys 1024 /E
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Dominant Application:
Is Desktop Publishing, Word Processing or another "printing
intensive" application heavily used on this computer?
Not Sure
4DTPdominant, HardDiskSpeed
* = "<30 ms"
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DTPdominant
HardDiskSpeed
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"Memory allocation can be fine tuned
workstations that are heavy printer users." \
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B"display_button"
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Memory allocation can be fine tuned for workstations that are heavy printer users.
What is the rated average access time (in milliseconds)
for the hard disk that is installed???
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(best use
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Conclusion: Use 386 Enhanced Mode
The configuration that you have described will
work best under the "386 Enhanced" operating
mode of Windows 3.0.
You should make sure that the line "device=HIMEM.SYS" appears in your CONFIG.SYS file. It is recommended that you consider using the SMARTDRV disk caching program. Make sure that the line "device=SMARTDRV.SYS 1024" appears in your CONFIG.SYS file. Do not use a second parameter on this command line to restrict the minimum size of the cache.
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The Expanded memory that you have available is best put to use with a single application by using small page frame EMS mode.
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Mode
The configuration that you have described will work best under
the "Small Page Frame EMS" operating mode of Windows 3.0.
Suitably designed Windows applications can take advantage of your Expanded memory to store more data (larger spreadsheets, for example) than would be possible otherwise.
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Conclusion: Use Small Page Frame EMS Mode
The configuration that you have described will work best under
the "Small Page Frame EMS" operating mode of Windows 3.0.
Suitably designed Windows applications can take advantage of your Expanded memory to store more data (larger spreadsheets, for example) than would be possible otherwise. If necessary, force Windows to use this mode by typing:
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CPUtype
EXTmemamount
EXPmemamount
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HardDiskSpeed
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Recommended system configurations for use with Microsoft
Windows 3.0 are based on information you have provided about hardware characteristics and intended usage for the target system. Additional information in available in the Windows Users Guide, Chapter 13 "Optimizing Your System".
About this system:
CPU is:
Extended memory:
Expanded memory:
Hard disk is:
WP/DTP dominant:
DOS multi-tasking:
Recommended Windows 3.0
operating mode is:
The following lines should appear in the
specific files listed:
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System Configuration Report
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1990 by Donald G. Roy
CPUfield
80386+
EXTfield
1024 - 2047Ke
EXPfield
DISKfield
APPfield
DOSfield
noavailable
OPMODEfield
Standard modemodeEMS
File: CONFIG.SYSTT
File: AUTOEXEC.BAT
CONFIGfield
AUTOEXECfield
set temp = d:
Cfg1field
device=himem.sys'
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device=ramdrive.sys 1024 /E6
Cfg3field
device=ramdrive.sys 1024 /E
CPUconfidence
* 65% confidence in CPU type ***in CPU type *
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sys 1024 256
Typeofcase
FunctionKeys
UnitAge
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You have sufficient memory to run Windows in Standard mode. HIMEM is required to operate in Standard mode. Without the SMARTDRV disk cache, you may find the speed of Windows unacceptable.
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Conclusion: Use Standard Mode
The configuration that you have described will
work best under the "Standard" operating mode
of Windows 3.0.
You should make sure that the line "device=HIMEM.SYS" appears in your CONFIG.SYS file. It is recommended that you consider using the SMARTDRV disk caching program. Make sure that the line "device=SMARTDRV.SYS 320" appears in your CONFIG.SYS file. Do not use a second parameter on this command line to restrict the minimum size of the cache.
MEM.SYS
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and; 5) The computer is
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FunctionKeys
UnitAge
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