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# $ K + Installing Memory Main Memory Modules Your PC is supplied with main memory. If you need more main memory to run your application software, you can install up to a total of 192 MB. Main memory is available in modules of 4 MB, 8 MB, 16 MB, or 32 MB. Memory modules must be installed from bank A, up to Bank C. When two modules are installed in a bank, they must be the same size. For a list of available modules, refer to the beginning of this chapter. WARNING Static electricity can damage electronic components. Turn all equipment OFF. Don't let your clothes touch the accessory. To equalize the static electricity, rest the accessory bag on top of the power supply while you are removing the accessory from the bag. Handle the accessory as little as possible and with care. To install a main memory module: 1. Disconnect the computer's power supply cord. 2. Remove the computer's cover and power supply. 3. Align the main memory module directly over the socket. Slide the memory module into the slot at 45°. Firmly press the memory module completely into the connector. {bmc help0024.wmf} 4. Pivot the memory module to the vertical position. 5. Repeat this procedure for each memory module you are installing. If you need to remove a main memory module: {bmc help0025.wmf} 6. Install any other accessories before replacing the cover. Completing the Main Memory Installation Procedure: 1. Replace the cover of the PC. 2. Switch on the PC. When Error 0250 appears (indicating that the Power-On-Self-Test has detected a change in your memory configuration), press[F2] to run SETUP. 3. Check that SETUP has automatically detected and configured the Memory Size fields. Ensure the TOTAL memory is correct. If it is incorrect, check that you have correctly installed the memory modules. 4. Set the extended memory limit field to Y if you have application software designed for 286 and earlier processors that cannot work with more than 16 MB total memory. 5. Press [F3] to save and exit SETUP. Related Topics: Installing a Video Memory Module # InstallingMemory.25 $ Installing Memory K Installing Memory;memory + SECTION3:0030 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document. • 28

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HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2
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Installing Memory
Main Memory Modules
Your PC is supplied with main memory. If you need more main memory to run your
application software, you can install up to a total of 192 MB.
Main memory is available in modules of 4 MB, 8 MB, 16 MB, or 32 MB. Memory modules
must be installed from bank A, up to Bank C. When two modules are installed in a bank,
they must be the same size. For a list of available modules, refer to the beginning of this
chapter.
WARNING
Static electricity can damage electronic components. Turn all equipment OFF.
Don't let your clothes touch the accessory.
To equalize the static electricity, rest the accessory bag on top of the power supply while you
are removing the accessory from the bag. Handle the accessory as little as possible and
with care.
To install a main memory module:
1.
Disconnect the computer's power supply cord.
2.
Remove the computer's cover and power supply.
3.
Align the main memory module directly over the socket. Slide the memory module into the
slot at 45°. Firmly press the memory module
completely
into the connector.
{bmc help0024.wmf}
4.
Pivot the memory module to the vertical position.
5.
Repeat this procedure for each memory module you are installing.
If you need to remove a main memory module:
{bmc help0025.wmf}
6.
Install any other accessories before replacing the cover.
Completing the Main Memory Installation Procedure:
1.
Replace the cover of the PC.
2.
Switch on the PC. When
Error 0250
appears (indicating that the Power-On-Self-Test has
detected a change in your memory configuration), press
[F2]
to run SETUP.
3.
Check that SETUP has automatically detected and configured the Memory Size fields.
Ensure the TOTAL memory is correct. If it is incorrect, check that you have correctly installed the
memory modules.
4.
Set the extended memory limit field to
Y
if you have application software designed for 286
and earlier processors that cannot work with more than 16 MB total memory.
5.
Press
[F3]
to save and exit SETUP.
Related Topics:
Installing a Video Memory Module
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