CAUTION
3 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC
Installing Memory
Installing More Memory on the MGA Video Adapter
If you need to have more video memory to display more colors, higher
resolutions, or for increased speed, you can install more video memory
on the MGA Video Adapter (order D3557A, 2 MB WRAM upgrade).
Some of the available video resolutions are listed below (refer to
chapter 5 for more detailed information on video resolutions).
Resolution:
Video memory required for these colors:
256 colors
(8 bpp)
640 x 480
2 MB
800 x 600
2 MB
1024 x 768
2 MB
1280 x 1024
2 MB
Static electricity can damage electronic components. Turn all
equipment OFF. Don't let your clothes touch the accessory.
Handle the accessory as little as possible and with care.
To install a video memory module:
1 Disconnect the computer's power cord and any telecommunications
cable.
2 Remove the computer's cover (see page 38).
3 Remove the MGA video adapter from the accessory slot and place it
on a static-free flat surface.
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64 K colors
16.7 M colors
hi-color (16 bpp)
true-color (24 bpp)
4 MB
4 MB
16.7 M colors
true-color (32 bpp)
8 MB