Upgrading The Cache Memory - HP Brio 8172 Upgrade Manual

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Upgrading the Cache Memory

How Much Cache
Your computer has level-one and level-two cache. The cache level refers to the proximity of the cache to the processor.
Level-one cache is integrated in the processor and operates at the same speed as the processor, for example, 200MHz.
Memory Does My
Level-two cache is not integrated in the processor but is located on the processor's local bus (see
Computer Have?
Processor" on page
The design of level-two cache makes it faster than conventional main memory (see
page
12), which is also located on the local bus.
In general, level-one cache incorporates 8 or 16 KB of data cache and 8 or 16 KB of instruction cache.
The amount of level-two cache that your computer has depends on the particular model that you have. To see how much
level-two cache memory is installed, restart your computer and press the
displays a summary screen showing the computer's configuration. The amount of level-two cache memory is shown on
this screen (in the System Cache field).
Why Add More
Increasing the amount of cache memory in your computer will improve the performance of your computer.
Cache Memory?
How Much Cache
Your computer is capable of supporting up to 512 KB of level-two cache memory, using one cache memory module socket
Memory Can I Add?
on the system board. If your computer currently has no level-two cache memory installed, or has 256 KB of level-two cache
memory installed, you can upgrade your computer by installing a new cache memory module. If your computer has no
level-two cache, you can install either a 256-KB module or a 512-KB module.
For instructions on how to install a cache memory module, refer to
17) and so operates at the same speed as the local bus, for example, 66 MHz.
"Upgrading the Main Memory" on
key when F2=Setup is displayed. This
"Installing Cache Memory" on page
1 Why Upgrade?
Upgrading the Cache Memory
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