Upgrading the Cirrus 5436 PCI Performance Graphics Controller
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Upgrading the Minitower Computer
The Cirrus 5436 PCI performance graphics controller is
integrated on the system board. The maximum upgrade is 1
megabyte of EDO DRAM for a total of 2 megabytes of EDO
DRAM.
To install an additional 1-megabyte EDO DRAM module on the
system board:
1. Turn off the computer and remove the computer cover as
described in the section "Removing the Computer Cover."
2. Install the 1-megabyte EDO DRAM upgrade module onto
the system board.
Installing a 1-MB EDO DRAM Module onto the System Board
3. Replace the computer cover.
4. Turn the computer on and start the Windows program.
5. Select the Display icon in the Compaq Utilities group box
in Windows 3.1, or the Display icon in the Control Panel in
Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0, to take advantage of the
additional display modes now available with the upgraded
memory. Follow the instructions on the screen.
6. Test the system (optional) using the Computer Checkup
(TEST) utility. Refer to Chapter 3, "Using Compaq
Utilities."