Memory Expansion - Toshiba TECRA M2 User Manual

Memory expansion

This computer is equipped with two memory module sockets; Slot A is
beneath the keyboard and Slot B is on the underside of the computer. You
can increase the amount of RAM to 2048 MB by installing an additional
memory or replacing default memories with additional memories.
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Observe the following instructions according to the model you
purchased.
a. Install an additional memory module to Slot B for the computer
b. You can increase the memory amount by replacing the memory
c. It is strongly recommended to leave the replacing of memory
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Place a mat beneath the computer to prevent making a scratch on the
lid when replacing the memory module. Avoid the mat that generates
static electricity.
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When you remove a memory, please do not touch other portions of the
computer.
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Use only memory modules approved by TOSHIBA.
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Do not try to install or remove a memory module under the following
conditions. You can damage the computer and the module. Also, data
will be lost.
a.The computer is turned on.
b.The computer was shut down using the Standby mode or Hibernation
c.Wake-up on LAN is enabled.
If you install a memory module that is not compatible with the computer,
beep will sound when you turn on the power. If the module is installed in
slot A, there will be a long beep (1 second) followed by two short beeps
(0.5 second each). If the memory module is in slot B, there will be a long
beep followed by four short beeps. If the both memory modules in slot A
and slot B are incompatible, there will be a long beep followed by two short
beeps and after a pause (1 second) a long beep followed by four short beeps.
In this case, shut down the power and remove the incompatible module(s).
TECRA M2
with vacant Slot B.
module in Slot A and/or B with a memory module of larger memory
amount when both Slot A and Slot B are occupied. However,
replacing of memory module in Slot B is recommended because it
is easier to replace the memory module in Slot B than A.
module preinstalled in Slot A to TOSHIBA dealer because the
installing or replacing of memory module in Slot A needs skill.
mode.
Optional Devices
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