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6 Hold the release tab down as you rotate the cage up and lift it out. Adding Memory The motherboard contains 168-pin DIMM (dual-inline memory module) sockets; the exact number of sockets depends on which model you have. You can install these types of DIMMs in the system: n 64 MB SDRAM n 128 MB SDRAM n 256 MB SDRAM All installed memory modules must be 168pin unbuffered SDRAM (synchronous dynamic random access memory) DIMMs and compliant with the Intel® PC SDRAM Unbuffered DIMM Specification. The HP Pavilion ships with one or more DIMMs, but you can replace the existing DIMM(s) with higher capacity ones. Installing a DIMM To install a DIMM: 1 Turn off the computer and all peripherals. 2 Disconnect the modem/phone cable. 3 Disconnect the power cord and all other attached cables (such as the keyboard, mouse, and monitor). 4 Remove the side panel (see "Removing the Side Panel" on page 3). 5 Gently lay the computer on its side.

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6
Hold the release tab down as you rotate
the cage up and lift it out.
Adding Memory
The motherboard contains 168-pin DIMM
(dual-inline memory module) sockets; the
exact number of sockets depends on which
model you have. You can install these types
of DIMMs in the system:
n
64 MB SDRAM
n
128 MB SDRAM
n
256 MB SDRAM
All installed memory modules must be 168-
pin unbuffered SDRAM (synchronous
dynamic random access memory) DIMMs
and compliant with the Intel
®
PC SDRAM
Unbuffered DIMM Specification
.
The HP Pavilion ships with one or more
DIMMs, but you can replace the existing
DIMM(s) with higher capacity ones.
Installing a DIMM
To install a DIMM:
1
Turn off the computer and all peripherals.
2
Disconnect the modem/phone cable.
3
Disconnect the power cord and all other
attached cables (such as the keyboard,
mouse, and monitor).
4
Remove the side panel (see “Removing the
Side Panel” on page 3).
5
Gently lay the computer on its side.