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Upgrading Memory - ram

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Notebook Upgrades and Add-ons 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the notebook. 3. Disconnect the AC adapter and remove all battery packs from the notebook. 4. Use a Torx T8 screwdriver to remove screws. As you remove screws from the notebook, store them away from the work area. Upgrading Memory The random access memory (RAM) is preinstalled in a memory expansion slot under the palm rest of the notebook. You can increase the RAM in the notebook with optional memory expansion boards or PC Cards. Memory expansion boards can be installed in the memory expansion slots on the bottom of the notebook or under the palm rest. To view the amount of RAM in the system press Fn+esc. If you experience problems with Hibernation after increasing RAM, verify that your hard drive has enough free space for the hibernation file. To view the amount of space required by the hibernation file in: ■ Windows 2000 Professional-select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Compaq Diagnostics. ■ Windows XP Professional-select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate tab. To view the amount of free space on your hard drive, select My Computer. Right-click your hard drive, then select Properties. 8-2 Hardware Guide

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Hardware Guide
Notebook Upgrades and Add-ons
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the notebook.
3.
Disconnect the AC adapter and remove all battery packs from
the notebook.
4. Use a Torx T8 screwdriver to remove screws. As you remove
screws from the notebook, store them away from the
work area.
Upgrading Memory
The random access memory (RAM) is preinstalled in a memory
expansion slot under the palm rest of the notebook. You can
increase the RAM in the notebook with optional memory
expansion boards or PC Cards. Memory expansion boards can be
installed in the memory expansion slots on the bottom of the
notebook or under the palm rest.
To view the amount of RAM in the system press
Fn+esc.
If you experience problems with Hibernation after increasing
RAM, verify that your hard drive has enough free space for
the hibernation file. To view the amount of space required by the
hibernation file in:
■
Windows 2000 Professional
—select Start > Settings >
Control Panel > Compaq Diagnostics.
■
Windows XP Professional
—select Start > Control Panel >
Performance and Maintenance > Power Options >
Hibernate tab.
To view the amount of free space on your hard drive, select
My Computer. Right-click your hard drive, then select Properties.