Figure 6-23. Installing A Video-Memory Upgrade Module - Dell OptiPlex GXa Service Manual

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To install the video memory upgrade, follow these steps:
1. Remove the expansion-card cage.
CAUTION: To avoid possible damage to the video-memory upgrade
socket and/or video-memory upgrade module, the module is keyed and
must be correctly positioned before inserting it into the socket.
2. Orient the video-memory upgrade module as shown in Figure 6-23.
Then carefully align the module's edge connector pins with the socket
ensuring that the slot in the module mates with the socket key.

Figure 6-23. Installing a Video-Memory Upgrade Module

3. Press the video-memory upgrade module firmly into the socket, and
pivot the module downward until the module clicks into place.
NOTE: If you do not hear a sharp click when installing the video-memory
upgrade module, remove the module and repeat steps 2 and 3.
4. Replace the expansion-card cage.
5. Replace the computer cover, and reconnect the AC power cable to the
AC outlet. Press the power switch on the computer to reboot the system.
NOTE: As the system boots, it automatically detects the presence of the new
video-memory upgrade module and automatically changes the system con-
figuration information in the System Setup program.
6. Enter the System Setup program, and confirm that 4 MB is shown in
the Video Memory category. If the total memory is listed incorrectly,
repeat steps 1 through 6 to reseat the video-memory upgrade module
and verify that the computer acknowledges the module.
7. Run the system diagnostics (Video Test Group) to test the new video-
memory upgrade module.
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