This item was originally listed as a Starboard, but is more likely a Starboard 2, because it contains the FPU and additional logic besides the RAM expansion.
| Max Ram: |
2MB |
| Ram Type: |
DRAM Chips |
| FPU: |
Optional 68881 (PGA) with the multifunction option |
| RTC: |
Yes (with the multifunction option) |
| Connection: |
A1000 Side Expansion Slot |
The StarBoard is a memory expansion originally designed for use with the A1000, it contains a through-connector which can be used to attach additional StarBoard expansions or other third party expansions. Each StarBoard could hold up to 2MB of additional RAM. There is also a sub-expansion for the StarBoard called the "MultiFunction" which provided a real time battery backed up clock and a 68881 FPU. Software was supplied with it which allowed you to use special maths routines with the FPU. The card also allowed for sticky memory which could keep the contents of your memory after a reboot.