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ECA 042 - enhanced memory expansion option



ECA 042 - enhanced memory expansion option

 

Enhanced 80386 expansion memory option w/4MB SIMM installed

PURPOSE:
To make available to the field a mandatory replacement enhanced 80386 memory expansion option adapter. Uplevel options 34F3011 and 34F3077 which use FRU P/N 87F9916, replace option 34F2811 which used FRU P/N 34F2825. This is done as a pre ECA: Measure due to the possibility of undetected data modification with 4MB simm(s) installed on this adapter.

PHYSICAL check:
Viewing the adapter from the back, with connector facing down, locate part number along the left hand bracket. If manufacturing P/N 49F5507 is present, the adapter is down level and must be replaced.

DETAIL:
Enhanced 80386 memory expansion option adapters meeting the description in the physical check, with 4MB SIMMs installed, must be replaced with the current level FRU P/N 87F9916 at the earliest possible opportunity.

Down - level adapters with 1MB and/or 2MB SIMMs installed will not experience the data modification problem and installation of the UP - level FRU is optional. replacement of the adapter is required for customers planning to upgrade with 4MB SIMMs.

The 1 MB, 2 MB and/or 4 MB SIMMs present on the adapter do not need to be replaced.

NOTEs:
Only memory adapters meeting the physical description are eligible for this ECA:.


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