Sony PCV-R553DS Reference Manual - Page 49

Installing System Memory, Removing a Memory Module, Removing the Cover, Removing the Power Supply

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Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 35 Installing System Memory ! Before opening the system unit, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord. 1 If necessary, remove the memory module you wish to replace (see "Removing a Memory Module" on page 38). 2 Remove the new memory module(s) from its anti-static package. Hold the memory module only by its edges to prevent staticelectricity damage. 3 Choose the size of the memory module and configuration as shown in the following table. Memory modules can vary in size and speed between sockets. The minimum memory size is 8 MB; the maximum memory size is 256 MB. The BIOS automatically detects the type, size and speed of the memory modules. Memory module configurations (MB)* DIMM1 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 DIMM2 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 * The PCV-R553DS ships with 128 MB. SDRAM is expandable to 256 MB. ! Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity in your body before handling a memory module. ✍ Use only 100 MHz FSB-supported memory. Do not mix 66 MHz memory with 100 MHz memory. Supports SDRAM memory. Does not support EDO memory or buffered DIMM memory. 4 Disconnect the power cord from the computer. 5 Remove the cover (see "Removing the Cover" on page 22). 6 If you cannot reach the memory modules, remove the power supply (see "Removing the Power Supply" on page 46).

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Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components
35
Installing System Memory
1
If necessary, remove the memory module you wish to replace (see
Removing a Memory Module
on page 38).
2
Remove the new memory module(s) from its anti-static package.
Hold the memory module only by its edges to prevent static-
electricity damage.
3
Choose the size of the memory module and configuration as shown
in the following table. Memory modules can vary in size and speed
between sockets. The minimum memory size is 8 MB; the maximum
memory size is 256 MB. The BIOS automatically detects the type, size
and speed of the memory modules.
4
Disconnect the power cord from the computer.
5
Remove the cover (see
Removing the Cover
on page 22).
6
If you cannot reach the memory modules, remove the power supply
(see
Removing the Power Supply
on page 46).
!
Before opening the system unit, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off
the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the
power cord.
Memory module configurations (MB)
*
*
The PCV-R553DS ships with 128 MB. SDRAM is expandable to 256
MB.
DIMM1
DIMM2
0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128
0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128
!
Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity in
your body before handling a memory module.
Use only 100 MHz FSB-supported memory. Do not mix 66 MHz memory with 100 MHz
memory. Supports SDRAM memory. Does not support EDO memory or buffered DIMM
memory.