Checking The Computer Recognition Of New Memory Capacity - Fujitsu Lifebook S4546 User Manual

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4. Store the memory upgrade module in a static
guarded sleeve.
5. Replace the cover.
6. Replace the screws.
P O I N T
After installing your memory module, you must com-
plete the Resetting the Save-to-Disk Parameters proce-
dure in order for the Save-to-Disk mode to operate
properly on your LifeBook.
Disk) Feature on page 35 for more information)
CHECKING THE COMPUTER RECOGNITION
OF NEW MEMORY CAPACITY
Once you have changed the system memory capacity
by either adding or removing a memory upgrade
module, be sure to check that your LifeBook has
recognized the change.
You can check the memory capacity by looking at the
main menu of the BIOS setup:
1. Turn on the power to your LifeBook using the power
switch.
2. Allow the system to start booting and press the [F2]
key once the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. This
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(See Hibernation (Save-to-
will open the main menu of the BIOS setup with the
current settings displayed. (See BIOS Setup Utility on
page 31 for more information)
The System Memory and the Extended Memory capacity,
as detected by your LifeBook during the Power On Self
Test (POST), are displayed at the bottom of the main
menu screen. The chart below shows you the possible
displays that can be shown on the main menu screen.
P O I N T
If the total memory displayed is incorrect, check that
your memory upgrade module is properly installed. (If
the module is properly installed and the capacity is still
not correctly recognized, see Troubleshooting on
page 59.
Installed
Total RAM
Slot 1 Installed
128MB 128MB
256MB 256MB
Displayed
System Extended
Memory Memory
640K 127MB
640K 255MB