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Memory, Increasing Memory

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Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Memory The computer has 2 memory slots. Depending on your computer model, either one or both memory slots may contain a replaceable memory module. Increasing Memory You can increase the amount of RAM (random access memory) in the computer by adding memory modules to vacant memory slots or by replacing installed memory modules. When RAM is increased, the Windows operating system increases the hard drive space reserved for the hibernation file. Before you increase RAM, it is recommended that you be sure that your hard drive has enough free space for the larger hibernation file. ■ To display the amount of RAM in the system: Press the fn+esc hotkey. ■ To display both the amount of free space on your hard drive and the amount of space required by the hibernation file: In Windows, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options icon > Hibernate tab. ✎ The amount of free space on your hard drive is determined by the amount of space occupied by your Windows software and files. Hardware and Software Guide 7-21

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Hardware Upgrades and Replacements
Hardware and Software Guide
7–21
Memory
The computer has 2 memory slots. Depending on your computer
model, either one or both memory slots may contain a replaceable
memory module.
Increasing Memory
You can increase the amount of RAM (random access memory)
in the computer by adding memory modules to vacant memory
slots or by replacing installed memory modules.
When RAM is increased, the Windows operating system
increases the hard drive space reserved for the hibernation file.
Before you increase RAM, it is recommended that you be sure
that your hard drive has enough free space for the larger
hibernation file.
■
To display the amount of RAM in the system:
Press the
fn+esc
hotkey.
■
To display both the amount of free space on your hard drive
and the amount of space required by the hibernation file:
In Windows, select
Start > Control Panel > Performance
and Maintenance > Power Options
icon >
Hibernate
tab.
✎
The amount of free space on your hard drive is determined
by the amount of space occupied by your Windows software
and files.