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NOTE: If you do not hear a sharp click when installing the video-memory

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notch video-memory upgrade socket video-memory upgrade module You can upgrade video memory from 4 to 8 MB by installing a video-memory upgrade module in the video-memory upgrade socket on the system board. Adding additional video memory increases the system's video performance and provides additional modes for high-resolution/expanded color applications. To install the video memory upgrade, follow these steps: 1. Remove the expansion-card cage. 2. Orient the video-memory upgrade module as shown in Figure 4-17. Then carefully align the module's edge connector pins with the socket ensuring that the slot in the module mates with the socket key. 3. Press the video-memory upgrade module firmly into the socket, and pivot the module downward until the module clicks into place. NOTE: If you do not hear a sharp click when installing the video-memory upgrade module, remove the module and repeat steps 2 and 3. 4. Replace the expansion-card cage. 5. Replace the computer cover, and reconnect the AC power cable to the electrical outlet. Press the power button on the computer to reboot the system. NOTE: As the system boots, it automatically detects the presence of the new video-memory upgrade module and automatically changes the system configuration information in the System Setup program. 4-18

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You can upgrade video memory from 4 to 8 MB by installing a video-memory
upgrade module in the video-memory upgrade socket on the system board.
Adding additional video memory increases the system’s video performance
and provides additional modes for high-resolution/expanded color applications.
To install the video memory upgrade, follow these steps:
1.
Remove the expansion-card cage.
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2.
Orient the video-memory upgrade module as shown in Figure 4-17. Then
carefully align the module’s edge connector pins with the socket ensuring
that the slot in the module mates with the socket key.
3.
Press the video-memory upgrade module firmly into the socket, and pivot
the module downward until the module clicks into place.
NOTE: If you do not hear a sharp click when installing the video-memory
upgrade module, remove the module and repeat steps 2 and 3.
4.
Replace the expansion-card cage.
5.
Replace the computer cover, and reconnect the AC power cable to the
electrical outlet. Press the power button on the computer to reboot the
system.
NOTE: As the system boots, it automatically detects the presence of the
new video-memory upgrade module and automatically changes the sys-
tem configuration information in the System Setup program.
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