Adding Memory - Roland S-760 Supplemental Manual

Adding Memory

To take full advantage of Roland's outstanding CD-ROM sample library, you will want to expand the
memory of your S-760 sampler. Many of the Performances, and in some cases Patches, are configured
for up to 16 megabytes (MB) of memory.
To increase the amount of memory available for your sampler, you'll need to install SIMM (Single Inline
Memory Module) chips in the slots on the main circuit board of the sampler. The S-760 can have many
different memory configurations. See the chart below:
The S-760 uses the new memory Interleaving technology, so you can install SIMMs with different mem-
ory configurations. The S-760 comes with 2MB already installed, which is added to the total amount of
memory that you install.*
You can use either 8MB or 16MB 72-pin SIMM chips that are compatible with the Macintosh Centris and
LC-III to increase your memory. The S-760 already has 2MB of memory built-in, you can install one
SIMM chip at a time. To upgrade to 10 or 18 megabytes, you can use one 8MB SIMM for 10MB, or one
16MB SIMM to 18MB. To expand to 32* megabytes, you'll need two 16MB SIMMs. We recommend that
you use the highest quality memory possible, otherwise you will experience data corruption ("crackling").
Steps to upgrade memory:
1) Unplug the S-760 from the AC power outlet.
2) Remove the outer case of the sampler.
3) Place the SIMMs chip(s) into the slots provided on the main circuit board.
4) Gently press the chip back into the latches until the SIMM snaps into place.
It's important to use anti-static precautions when installing RAM into your sampler. Be sure to ground
yourself before installation by touching the metal case of a grounded AC device or use a grounding wrist
strap before installing the SIMMs. Be careful not to touch the metal contacts of the SIMMs chips before
installation, and hold the SIMMs from the outside edges—don't touch the modules on the chip.
*The 2 megabytes on the main board are no longer active when both SIMM slots are taken-up with 16
megabyte SIMMs. Maximum memory is 32 Megabytes.
© 1995 Roland Corporation U.S .
Internal Socket 1
2MB -
2MB 8MB
2MB 16MB
2MB 8MB
n/a* 16MB
SN29 S-760 Supplemental Manual
Socket 2 Total
- 2MB
- 10MB
- 18MB
16MB 24MB
16MB 32MB
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