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Adding more video memory
To add video memory
M o t h e r b o a r d F e a t u r e s & U p g r a d e s
Video memory is memory reserved for use by the on-board video
controller. More video memory can provide more colours or higher
resolutions to an extent determined by the capabilities of your
monitor.
If your computer has 1 Mbyte of video memory, you can upgrade it
to the maximum of 2 Mbytes.
1.
Turn off the computer and unplug all power cords.
2.
Take suitable anti-static precautions and remove the right-
hand side and top panels. For more information see the "Anti-
static precautions" section in the Safety & Regulatory Notices at
the start of this manual.
3.
Remove any expansion cards that impede access to the video
memory upgrade sockets (see the diagram at the start of this
chapter).
4.
Lay the system unit on its side.
5.
Unpack the upgrade kit and lay the memory chips out on an
anti-static surface. Hold each chip by its edges and be careful
not to touch the metal pins.
6.
One by one, insert the chips in the sockets.
◊ It is important that the chips are fitted the right way
round. Some chips have a single bevelled edge at one end.
Others have a small semicircular notch at one end and a
bevel at one corner. In either case, the bevelled or notched
end must be aligned with the bevelled corner on the socket
itself.
7.
Replace any expansion cards you removed earlier and refit the
system unit panels.
If the computer does not automatically detect the new memory the
first time you turn it on, start the BIOS Setup utility, go to the
Advanced menu and change the Reset Configuration Data item to
"Yes", then restart the computer.
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