Hello Mark,

The Uspeed Fast88 isn't a single chip like the math coprocessor.  The
8087 (8088's coprocessor) is supposed to make the 8088 almost as fast as
a 286 with complex math functions.  Your software needs to be able to
use it, However.  I always wanted one, but never really pursued it.

The Fast88 is a small board on a piece of angled aluminum with a small
group of chips and what looks like clock crystals.  It also has an 18
pin dip connection on the end of a ribbon cable.  It plugs into a dip
socket near the back of the MB.  I think it is where a relay usually
goes.  It was on a clone board, but I can't recall if it was an XT
class, or a PC class system.

Oh, it has an RJ type connector on the back too.... don't know what it
is for.

I doubt it would work with a turbo board.

Chad

Mark in Clinton TWP. MI. USA wrote:
>
> Hello Chad,
>     Well I didn't want to send this to the entire list but I get digest mode
> and didn't notice your return address in your message of "free stuff".
>     I am wondering if that u-speed for the 8088 is what I am looking for?
> I have a 8086-8088 (turbo) made by Laser which is my oldest slowest machine
> but works well with Nettamer.
>     In the doc's it mentions that a chip could be gotten to improve
> performance but it is called a "math co-processer" I believe.
>     I don't know much about this chip you have but if it can fit into that
> slot perhaps this is something which may help currently.
>     I do know that the math co-processer isn't anywhere to be found anymore
> so perhaps you may know if this u-speed is an option for this unit?
>     Let me know.
>      Mark

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