Compaq Armada 7700 Armada 7700 Family of Personal Computers Reference Guide - Page 126

11 chapter INCREASING RAM This chapter tells how to obtain and install an optional memory expansion board to expand random access memory (RAM). The computer has 16 megabytes of integrated memory and two memory expansion slots for additional memory. Some models have a 16-Megabyte Memory Expansion Board preinstalled in one of these slots. You can expand RAM by adding a memory expansion board and also by replacing a preinstalled memory expansion board. For example, you can expand RAM to 144 megabytes by installing two 64-Megabyte Memory Expansion Boards. To view the amount of existing RAM in the computer, click StartÆSettingsÆControl PanelÆdouble-click the 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 StartÆSettingsÆControl Panel Ædouble-click the Power iconÆHibernation tab. For more information on the Hibernation file and on using the Hibernation tab, refer to "Hibernation Tab" in the "Using Power Properties" section of Chapter 4. ! WARNING: The memory compartment is the only user-accessible internal compartment on the computer. All other areas that require a tool to access should be opened only by a Compaq authorized service provider. Increasing RAM 11-1