Installing Additional Memory - Compaq Deskpro 2000 Series Reference Manual

Installing Additional
Memory
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6 Upgrading the Minitower Computer
You can expand computer memory by installing industry
standard single inline memory modules (SIMMs) on the
system board. The following illustrations show the memory
module sockets located on the system boards.
There are some differences to be noted when installing memory
on the different system boards. There are four memory sockets
that can be populated when installing memory on the Pentium
system board. There are six memory sockets that can be
populated on the Pentium Pro system board. However, two of
these memory sockets on both system boards are used to hold
the 8, 16, or 32 megabytes that come preinstalled on these
models. You may replace the preinstalled memory modules
with higher megabyte memory modules to achieve maximum
memory.
In both cases, SIMMs are installed in equally matched pairs; for
example, two 4-megabyte modules, two 8-megabyte modules,
two 16-megabyte modules, or two 32-megabyte modules. If you
are mixing EDO and fast page mode (FPM) DRAM, identical
modules must be installed two at a time, for example, two EDO
modules of the same type, speed, and size; or two FPM DRAM
modules of the same type, speed, and size.
Four Memory Sockets on the Pentium–Based System Board
CAUTION:
Static electricity can damage the electronic
components of the computer or optional equipment. Before
beginning these procedures, ensure that you are discharged of
static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object. Refer
to Appendix G for more information.