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chapter 6
Upgrading the Minitower Computer
Installation Sequence ...............................................................................................................6-1
When to Reconfigure the Computer in Windows 95 ..............................................................6-2
When to Reconfigure the Computer in Windows NT 4.0......................................................6-3
When to Reconfigure the Computer in Windows 3.1 .............................................................6-3
Removing the Computer Cover ...............................................................................................6-4
An Inside View of the Computer .......................................................................................6-6
Removing the Expansion Card Brace ......................................................................................6-8
Installing an Expansion Board .................................................................................................6-9
Installing a PCI or ISA Board ..................................................................................................6-9
Upgrading the Processor ........................................................................................................6-12
Installing a Processor Upgrade.........................................................................................6-12
Installing Additional Memory................................................................................................6-14
Installing Optional Cache Memory........................................................................................6-17
Upgrading Graphics Capabilities ...........................................................................................6-17
Upgrading the Matrox MGA Millennium Graphics Controller .......................................6-18
Upgrading the Cirrus 5436 PCI Performance Graphics Controller..................................6-20
Installing an Additional Hard Drive.......................................................................................6-21
Installation Procedures...........................................................................................................6-22
Installing a 3.5-inch Hard Drive into a 3.5-inch Drive Bay .............................................6-24
Completing the Installation ..............................................................................................6-25
chapter 7
Troubleshooting
Helpful Hints............................................................................................................................7-1
Messages on the Screen......................................................................................................7-2
Solving Minor Problems ..........................................................................................................7-2
Solving Disk Problems ............................................................................................................7-3
Solving Display Problems........................................................................................................7-4
Solving Printer Problems .........................................................................................................7-6
Solving Hardware Installation Problems .................................................................................7-7
Solving Memory Problems ......................................................................................................7-7
Solving CD-ROM Problems ....................................................................................................7-8
Solving Software Problems......................................................................................................7-8
Troubleshooting Using Compaq Intelligent Manageability Features ......................................7-9
Contacting Compaq Customer Support ..................................................................................7-9
Worldwide Telephone Numbers ............................................................................................7-10
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