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System Memory Expansion, Processor Upgrades

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4. Using System Memory Expansion Under some circumstances, you may find additional memory is required. This is particularly true as applications become more complex. Expanding system memory is one method of increasing system performance by decreasing hard disk access. The Notebook PC comes with 32MB 64-bit high speed SDRAM built-in. One standard 144-pin SO-DIMM socket is available for system memory expansion using common 3.3 Volt 66MHz SDRAM SO-DIMM modules. Currently, SO-DIMM memory sizes are available in 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, or 128MB for each module. The maximum memory size you can expand the Notebook PC to is 160MB using a 128MB SO-DIMM. The BIOS will automatically detect the amount of memory in the system and configure CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is installed. Only purchase expansion modules from your authorized retailer to ensure compatibility and reliability. The memory module must be installed by a certified Notebook PC technician. Processor Upgrades Please visit your authorized service center or retailer. The Notebook PC uses an Intel® µPGA1 socket processor in order to support current and future Intel® processors. Current processors are Pentium® II (with 256KB level 2 cache built-in) and Celeron (with 128KB level 2 cache built-in) from 300MHz-400MHz. Faster processors are just around the corner. 58

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4. Using
System Memory Expansion
Under some circumstances, you may find additional memory is required. This is particularly true as
applications become more complex. Expanding system memory is one method of increasing sys-
tem performance by decreasing hard disk access. The Notebook PC comes with 32MB 64-bit high
speed SDRAM built-in. One standard 144-pin SO-DIMM socket is available for system memory
expansion using common 3.3 Volt 66MHz SDRAM SO-DIMM modules. Currently, SO-DIMM
memory sizes are available in 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, or 128MB for each module. The maximum
memory size you can expand the Notebook PC to is 160MB using a 128MB SO-DIMM. The BIOS
will automatically detect the amount of memory in the system and configure CMOS accordingly
during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS)
setup required after the memory is installed. Only purchase expansion modules from your autho-
rized retailer to ensure compatibility and reliability. The memory module must be installed by a
certified Notebook PC technician.
Processor Upgrades
Please visit your authorized service center or retailer. The Notebook PC uses an Intel
®
μPGA1
socket processor in order to support current and future Intel
®
processors. Current processors are
Pentium
®
II (with 256KB level 2 cache built-in) and Celeron (with 128KB level 2 cache built-in)
from 300MHz-400MHz. Faster processors are just around the corner.