HP Model 744 Installing Model 744 RAM Cards

Memory Kit Installation

This document provides step-by-step instructions for installing RAM cards in the Model 744.

The Model 744 memory kit contains

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a memory card,

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a set of standoffs,

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a set of screws

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a static note, and

•

a wrist strap.

Preliminary Requirements

Perform the following steps before you install a RAM card into the Model 744:

1

Model 744 board computers require a firmware upgrade if the Boot ROM revision is

prior

to revision

3.2. To determine the revision level of the Boot ROM on your Model 744, type the command

IN FV

at

the Boot Console Handler (BCH) Main Menu prompt (more details are available in you

Model 744 Own-

er’s Guide

). You may obtain a firmware upgrade an instructions from your local Country Response Cen-

ter (in North America you may call 800-633-3600) or through the World Wide Web at

http://us-support.external.hp.com/wpsl/bin/doc.pl .

2

If the Model 744 is already installed in your system chassis, you must remove it. See Chapter 3 of your

owner’s guide for instructions on removing and replacing the Model 744.

3

Place the Model 744 on a static-free mat on a clean, level surface.

RAM Card Installation

For a Model 744 in a single slot configuration (no expansion adapter installed), only one RAM can be

installed. In a two-slot configuration, up to four RAM cards may be stacked. Use these steps to install the

RAM cards:

NOTE:

When mixing memory card capacities that include 128MB cards, the 128MB card(s) must be

installed into the lowest memory slots before adding cards of other capacities.

1

Begin with the Model 744 placed in front of you so that you face the front bezel.

2

If the Model 744 has RAM card(s) already installed, remove the screws that secure the topmost RAM

card, and in their place, install the standoffs included in the kit.

If you are installing a 128-MB RAM card

and there are RAM cards of lesser capacities installed, remove the lesser capacity cards before install-

ing the 128-MB cards.

3

Hold the RAM card you are installing so that the chamferred corner is the upper-left corner (see Figure

1).

4

While placing the RAM card over the CPU or topmost installed card, align the holes in the RAM card

with the spacers/standoffs underneath it.

5

Properly align the connectors by slightly rotating the RAM card until you can feel the connectors fit to-

gether.

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