Installing A Video Memory Module - HP Vectra VL5 3 User Manual

Installing a Video Memory Module

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Your PC is supplied with 1 MB of video memory. If you need to have more video memory to
display more colors, higher resolutions, or for increased speed, you can install up to 2 MB
inside your PC. The PC has one socket for a 1 MB video memory module (order D3404A).
Some of the available video resolutions:
Resolution Video memory required for these colors:
:
16 colors
640 x 480
800 x 600
1024 x 768
1280 x 1024 1 MB
To Install a Video Memory Module
1. Disconnect the power supply cord.
2. Remove the computer's cover and power supply.
3. Align the video memory module directly over the socket. Slide the memory module into the
slot at 45°. Firmly press the memory module completely into the connector.
If you need to remove the video memory module:
4. Install any other accessories before replacing the cover.
Completing the Video Memory Installation Procedure
1. Replace the cover of the PC.
2. Switch on the PC.
3. Check that the Power-On-Self-Test has automatically detected and configured the Video
RAM Size field.
4. When Windows has loaded, click on the Hputils group icon to display the Hewlett-Packard
utilities.
5. Click on the HP User Tools icon to display the HP User Tools utility.
6. Click on the Video Mode icon and follow the screen messages to change the video resolution
and the number of colors displayed.
NOTE If you need to use a special video driver for your application, you may be asked
to insert a diskette containg the driver in drive A. In this case, insert the video
drivers diskette you created with the Master Disk Creation utility. Alternatively,
type C:\MASTERS\VIDDRV\DISKWIN (for Windows applications) or type
C:\MASTERS\VIDDRV\DISKDOS (for DOS applications) and press
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