This comprehensive guide explains how to upgrade the memory on an IBM PC XT motherboard, specifically focusing on expanding it to a maximum of 1MB. It covers various aspects of the process, including introducing the upgrade project, listing the required components, explaining the concept of high memory in vintage computing, providing step-by-step installation instructions, detailing the replacement of the IC U44 with a GAL chip, and exploring different memory configurations and SW2 settings. The guide also includes essential circuit details and considerations for clones and XT-compatible systems.

This comprehensive guide explains how to upgrade the memory on an IBM PC XT motherboard, specifically focusing on expanding it to a maximum of 1MB. It covers various aspects of the process, including introducing the upgrade project, listing the required components, explaining the concept of high memory in vintage computing, providing step-by-step installation instructions, detailing the replacement of the IC U44 with a GAL chip, and exploring different memory configurations and SW2 settings. The guide also includes essential circuit details and considerations for clones and XT-compatible systems.