Compaq 310400-001 Compaq Armada 3500 Series Reference Guide - Page 91

11 chapter UPGRADING THE COMPUTER Upgrading System Memory You can expand memory by installing memory expansion boards. You can easily upgrade memory by removing the memory compartment cover on the bottom of the computer and inserting the memory expansion board. To order a memory expansion board, contact your Compaq authorized reseller. Refer to the instruction card that comes with the option kit for installation procedures. Checking the Amount of Memory Memory upgrades are available in the following capacities: s 32-Megabyte Memory Expansion Board s 64-Megabyte Memory Expansion Board s 128-Megabyte Memory Expansion Board (when available) To view the amount of existing RAM in the computer, click Start Æ Settings Æ Control Panel Æ double-click Compaq Diagnostics icon. IMPORTANT: When RAM is increased, the space on the hard disk reserved for the Hibernation file is also increased. If you experience problems with Hibernation after adding a memory expansion board, verify that your hard disk has enough free space for the larger Hibernation file. To view the amount of free space on your hard disk, click Start, Settings, Control Panel, doubleclick the Power icon, Hibernation tab. Upgrading the Computer 11-1 Writer: Lorise Fazio Saved by: J Abercrombie Saved date: 12/08/98 4:21 PM Pages: 4 Words: 585 Template: c:\template\ref\ref.dot Part Number: 310296-002 File name: Ch11.doc