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EXPANDING MEMORY, Managing Random Access Memory RAM

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13 chapter EXPANDING MEMORY Managing Random Access Memory (RAM) s To view the amount of RAM in the system, select StartÅ SettingsÅControl PanelÅCompaq Diagnostics. s You can increase RAM with optional memory expansion boards or PC Cards. For ordering information, go to the Compaq Internet site at http://www.compaq.com, or refer to Appendix A to contact a Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. s When RAM increases, the hard drive space reserved for the hibernation file also increases. Windows 98 manages this increase. If the computer is running Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 and you experience problems with Hibernation after increasing RAM, verify that your hard drive has enough free space for the larger hibernation file. s To view the amount of space required by the hibernation file, select StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅpower iconÅ Hibernation tab. s To view the amount of free space on your hard drive, select My ComputerÅright-click your hard driveÅProperties. Expanding Memory 13-1

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Expanding Memory
13-1
chapter
13
E
XPANDING
M
EMORY
Managing Random Access Memory (RAM)
To view the amount of RAM in the system, select Start
¯
Settings
¯
Control Panel
¯
Compaq Diagnostics.
You can increase RAM with optional memory expansion
boards or PC Cards. For ordering information, go to the
Compaq Internet site at http://www.compaq.com, or refer to
Appendix A to contact a Compaq authorized dealer, reseller,
or service provider.
When RAM increases, the hard drive space reserved for the
hibernation file also increases. Windows 98 manages this
increase. If the computer is running Windows 95 or
Windows NT 4.0 and you experience problems with
Hibernation after increasing RAM, verify that your hard drive
has enough free space for the larger hibernation file.
To view the amount of space required by the hibernation
file, select Start
¯
Settings
¯
Control Panel
¯
power icon
¯
Hibernation tab.
To view the amount of free space on your hard drive, select
My Computer
¯
right-click your hard drive
¯
Properties.