Adding Video Memory - Epson ActionPC 5000 User Manual

Adding Video Memory

Your computer comes with 1MB of video memory. You can
increase your video memory to 2MB by installing eight video
DRAM, 256KB x 4 x 4, 40-pin, DIP (Dual Inline Package) chips.
This is useful for running graphics-intensive applications or for
supporting high resolutions with many colors.
You need to install eight video DRAM DIP chips to upgrade
the memory. For the memory to work properly, you must
install one chip in each of the empty video memory sockets on
the system board.
Note that your video memory sockets may not look exactly like
the ones in the illustration. If you're not sure how to install
video memory chips, contact the EPSON Connection or ask for
assistance.
Follow these steps to install video memory chips:
Locate the video memory chip sockets on the main system
1.
board, shown on page 4-5. The chip sockets are labeled U34
through U41.
2. If there is an option card in your way, remove it. See
page 4-19 for instructions.
Caution
To avoid generating static electricity and damaging the
memory chips, ground yourself by touching the metal
surface on the inside of the computer% back panel Then
remain as stationary as possible while you install them.
Remove the memory chips from their package and inspect
3.
each one. All the pins should be straight.
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