Chapter 6 Installing Additional Video Memory; Introduction; Tools Required; Installing Video Memory - HP D5970A - NetServer - LCII Installation Manual

Chapter 6 Installing Additional Video
Memory

Introduction

The HP NetServer LPr comes standard with a 1 MB frame buffer to support video
displays of 1024 (horizontal pixels) x768 (vertical lines) x 256 (colors per pixel)
at refresh rates up to 72 Hz.
You can upgrade the frame buffer to 2 MB to support 1280 x 1024 by adding two
memory chips.

Tools Required

If removing the NetServer from the rack is necessary, use a T25 Torx
driver. Refer to the last section in Chapter 9, "Removing the NetServer
from the Rack" for details.
An anti-static service kit (3M
includes a static-dissipating work surface, a chassis clip lead, and a wrist
strap.

Installing Video Memory

1. Log off all users. Back-up files. Follow instructions in your network
operating system (NOS) documentation to gracefully shut down all
networking software and applications.
2. Press the power switch on the HP NetServer's control panel when
prompted by the operating system.
3. Disconnect the power cables and signal cables and, if necessary, label
them to support reassembly.
WARNING The power supply will continue to provide standby current to
the NetServer until the power cable is disconnected.
4. Remove the LPr from the rack. See the last section Chapter 9 for details.
8501/8502/8503 or equivalent). This kit
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