Dell OptiPlex GXa Service Manual - Page 144
Installing a Video-Memory Upgrade Module
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To install the video memory upgrade, follow these steps: 1. Remove the expansion-card cage. CAUTION: To avoid possible damage to the video-memory upgrade socket and/or video-memory upgrade module, the module is keyed and must be correctly positioned before inserting it into the socket. 2. Orient the video-memory upgrade module as shown in Figure 6-23. Then carefully align the module's edge connector pins with the socket ensuring that the slot in the module mates with the socket key. notch video-memory upgrade socket video-memory upgrade module Figure 6-23. Installing a Video-Memory Upgrade Module 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 AC outlet. Press the power switch 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. 6. Enter the System Setup program, and confirm that 4 MB is shown in the Video Memory category. If the total memory is listed incorrectly, repeat steps 1 through 6 to reseat the video-memory upgrade module and verify that the computer acknowledges the module. 7. Run the system diagnostics (Video Test Group) to test the new videomemory upgrade module. 6-24 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual