Sony PCV-E201 Reference Manual - Page 42

Installing System Memory, Removing a Memory Module

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34 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Installing System Memory WARNING Before opening the system, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and unplug the power cord. 1 If necessary, remove the memory module you wish to replace (see "Removing a Memory Module" on page 37). 2 Remove the new memory module(s) from its anti-static package. Hold the memory module only by its edges to prevent staticelectricity damage. 3 Choose the size of the memory module and configuration as shown in the following table. Memory modules can vary in size and speed between sockets. The minimum memory size is 8 MB; the maximum memory size is 256 MB. The BIOS automatically detects the type, size and speed of the memory modules. Memory module configurations (MB)* Bank 0 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 Bank 1 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 * The PCV-E201 is shipped with 32 MB. The PCV-E203 is shipped with 48 MB. The PCV-E205 is shipped with 64 MB. ! Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity in your body before handling a memory module.

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VAIO MicroTower System Reference
34
Installing System Memory
WARNING
1
If necessary, remove the memory module you wish to replace (see
“Removing a Memory Module”
on page 37).
2
Remove the new memory module(s) from its anti-static package.
Hold the memory module only by its edges to prevent static-
electricity damage.
3
Choose the size of the memory module and configuration as shown
in the following table. Memory modules can vary in size and speed
between sockets. The minimum memory size is 8 MB; the maximum
memory size is 256 MB. The BIOS automatically detects the type, size
and speed of the memory modules.
Before opening the system, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power
of the computer and all attached peripherals, and unplug the power cord.
Memory module configurations (MB)
*
*
The PCV-E201 is shipped with 32 MB. The PCV-E203 is shipped
with 48 MB. The PCV-E205 is shipped with 64 MB.
Bank 0
Bank 1
0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128
0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128
!
Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to discharge static
electricity in your body before handling a memory module.