Upgrading Video Memory - IBM Aptiva Hardware Handbook

Upgrading video memory

If you have a desktop system, you may
have to remove installed adapter cards.
For instructions on removing adapter
cards, see page 92.
If you have a minitower system, you must
remove installed adapter cards and the
riser card. Follow the instructions on
page 113 to remove the adapter cards and
the riser card.
Your system board comes with two external video
memory module sockets (Socket 1 and Socket 2 in the
picture). You can upgrade the video memory to a
maximum of 2MB. To upgrade video memory, you must
install two video memory modules. You cannot install a
video memory module in one socket and leave the other
socket empty.
Each video memory module you install must
note: have these specifications: 40-pin, surface mount
package (SOJ), 256K x 16, 70ns, dual CAS DRAM.
Before you turn your computer off, you must set
the video resolution to 640x480x16(VGA) in OS/2
Important:
Warp. For instructions on setting the video
resolution, see page 10.
To upgrade video memory:
1.
One end of the video memory module will have a
dot, notch, bevel or any combination. Locate the
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dot, notch or bevel on the video memory module.
2.
Position the end of the memory module with the
dot, notch or bevel as shown.
notch
dot
rounded
pins
notch
socket 1
socket 2
3.
Align the rounded pins on the sides of the memory
module with the grooves in the memory module
socket.
4.
Press straight down firmly on the module to insert
it into the socket. A properly inserted module will
sit completely inside the socket
bevel
video
memory module
grooves
video memory
module socket