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chapter 11 UPGRADING THE COMPUTER Upgrading System Memory 11-1 Checking the Amount of Memory 11-1 Obtaining an Optional Memory Expansion Board 11-2 Inserting a Memory Expansion Board 11-2 Removing a Memory Expansion Board 11-4 Upgrading the Hard Drive 11-6 Removing and Inserting the Primary Hard Drive 11-6 ...Update Information with Info Messenger 12-1 Obtaining Software Updates and Enhancements by Subscription 12-1 Obtaining Software Updates from the Compaq Internet Site ... 12-2 Ordering Preinstalled Software 12-2 Updating the System ROM 12-2 Reinstalling Software 12-4 Caring ...
chapter 11 UPGRADING THE COMPUTER Upgrading System Memory 11-1 Checking the Amount of Memory 11-1 Obtaining an Optional Memory Expansion Board 11-2 Inserting a Memory Expansion Board 11-2 Removing a Memory Expansion Board 11-4 Upgrading the Hard Drive 11-6 Removing and Inserting the Primary Hard Drive 11-6 ...Update Information with Info Messenger 12-1 Obtaining Software Updates and Enhancements by Subscription 12-1 Obtaining Software Updates from the Compaq Internet Site ... 12-2 Ordering Preinstalled Software 12-2 Updating the System ROM 12-2 Reinstalling Software 12-4 Caring ...
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...NT 4.0 select StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅCompaq PowerÅHibernation tab. Windows 98 and Windows 2000 Professional manages this increase. Upgrading the Computer 11-1 s To view the amount of Memory When RAM increases, the hard drive space reserved for ...free space for a large hibernation file. 11 chapter UPGRADING THE COMPUTER Upgrading System Memory You can expand memory by lifting the computer keyboard and inserting the memory expansion board. Refer to accommodate the additional memory. IMPORTANT: If you experience problems with Hibernation after increasing...
...NT 4.0 select StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅCompaq PowerÅHibernation tab. Windows 98 and Windows 2000 Professional manages this increase. Upgrading the Computer 11-1 s To view the amount of Memory When RAM increases, the hard drive space reserved for ...free space for a large hibernation file. 11 chapter UPGRADING THE COMPUTER Upgrading System Memory You can expand memory by lifting the computer keyboard and inserting the memory expansion board. Refer to accommodate the additional memory. IMPORTANT: If you experience problems with Hibernation after increasing...
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... memory expansion board. Lift the keyboard . 11-2 Upgrading the Computer IMPORTANT: The computer only supports SDRAM (synchronous DRAM) memory expansion boards. Inserting a Memory Expansion... Board 1. Release the keyboard by successively inserting a paper clip or similar instrument into the four keyboard releases . 2 4. Remove the security screw from the bottom of the memory expansion boards available for the computer, refer to Compaq...
... memory expansion board. Lift the keyboard . 11-2 Upgrading the Computer IMPORTANT: The computer only supports SDRAM (synchronous DRAM) memory expansion boards. Inserting a Memory Expansion... Board 1. Release the keyboard by successively inserting a paper clip or similar instrument into the four keyboard releases . 2 4. Remove the security screw from the bottom of the memory expansion boards available for the computer, refer to Compaq...
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... slot at a 45-degree angle. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to ensure correct positioning. 2 6. Upgrading the Computer 11-3 Push the memory expansion board down until it is asymmetrically keyed (notched) to the equipment, do not turn on the computer or reconnect any external cables during this...
... slot at a 45-degree angle. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to ensure correct positioning. 2 6. Upgrading the Computer 11-3 Push the memory expansion board down until it is asymmetrically keyed (notched) to the equipment, do not turn on the computer or reconnect any external cables during this...
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...: To reduce the risk of the computer. 1 3. Disconnect any external cables during this procedure. 11-4 Upgrading the Computer Release the keyboard by successively inserting a paper clip or similar instrument into the four keyboard releases . ! Removing a Memory Expansion Board 1. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to cool before...
...: To reduce the risk of the computer. 1 3. Disconnect any external cables during this procedure. 11-4 Upgrading the Computer Release the keyboard by successively inserting a paper clip or similar instrument into the four keyboard releases . ! Removing a Memory Expansion Board 1. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to cool before...
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Pull away the retention clips on the computer. Place the memory expansion board in an electrostatic-safe container. 8. 1 5. Lift the edge of the memory expansion board and slide it gently out of the memory expansion board to release it. Upgrading the Computer 11-5 Reconnect external cables and turn on each side of the memory expansion slot at a 45-degree angle. 7. Replace the keyboard. 9. The memory expansion board tilts toward you. 2 6.
Pull away the retention clips on the computer. Place the memory expansion board in an electrostatic-safe container. 8. 1 5. Lift the edge of the memory expansion board and slide it gently out of the memory expansion board to release it. Upgrading the Computer 11-5 Reconnect external cables and turn on each side of the memory expansion slot at a 45-degree angle. 7. Replace the keyboard. 9. The memory expansion board tilts toward you. 2 6.
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... updating system ROM, 12-1, 12-2 master password, 13-12 Maximum Performance mode, 4-20 changing, 4-21 combining, 4-21 memory checking amount, 11-1 inserting memory expansion board, 11-2 obtaining memory expansion board, 11-2 removing memory expansion board, 11-4 upgrading system, 11-1 memory, random access (RAM) used in Suspend (Standby), Hibernation, 4-2 Microphone jack, 1-4, 10-2 modem adapter country-specific, 6-7 modem...
... updating system ROM, 12-1, 12-2 master password, 13-12 Maximum Performance mode, 4-20 changing, 4-21 combining, 4-21 memory checking amount, 11-1 inserting memory expansion board, 11-2 obtaining memory expansion board, 11-2 removing memory expansion board, 11-4 upgrading system, 11-1 memory, random access (RAM) used in Suspend (Standby), Hibernation, 4-2 Microphone jack, 1-4, 10-2 modem adapter country-specific, 6-7 modem...
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...with power switch, 4-3 U ultraviolet light, affecting computer, 12-4 Upgrade memory Hibernation file size, 11-1 upgrading computer hard drive, 11-6 internal modem, 11-6 system memory, 11-1 USB (Universal Serial Bus), 2-6 USB connector, 1-6 ...USB peripherals, 8-6 USB problems, 16-40 user password. See also audio adjusting with hotkeys, 2-6, 2-7 Volume buttons, 10-2 I-10 Index T television monitor, 8-2 temperature delaying charge of system software displaying in Compaq...
...with power switch, 4-3 U ultraviolet light, affecting computer, 12-4 Upgrade memory Hibernation file size, 11-1 upgrading computer hard drive, 11-6 internal modem, 11-6 system memory, 11-1 USB (Universal Serial Bus), 2-6 USB connector, 1-6 ...USB peripherals, 8-6 USB problems, 16-40 user password. See also audio adjusting with hotkeys, 2-6, 2-7 Volume buttons, 10-2 I-10 Index T television monitor, 8-2 temperature delaying charge of system software displaying in Compaq...
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Upgrading the Computer Upgrading System Memory Upgrading the Hard Drive Attaching a Hard Drive Adapter Adding an Internal Modem
Upgrading the Computer Upgrading System Memory Upgrading the Hard Drive Attaching a Hard Drive Adapter Adding an Internal Modem
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...Volume 10-3 Speaker Ports 10-4 chapter 11 UPGRADING THE COMPUTER Upgrading System Memory 11-1 Checking the Amount of Memory 11-1 Obtaining an Optional Memory Expansion Board 11-2 Inserting a Memory Expansion Board 11-2 Removing a Memory Expansion Board 11-4 Upgrading the Hard Drive 11-6 Removing and Inserting ...Update Information with Info Messenger 12-1 Obtaining Software Updates and Enhancements by Subscription 12-1 Obtaining Software Updates from the Compaq Internet Site 12-2 Ordering Preinstalled Software 12-2 Updating the System ROM 12-2 Reinstalling Software 12-4 Caring for ...
...Volume 10-3 Speaker Ports 10-4 chapter 11 UPGRADING THE COMPUTER Upgrading System Memory 11-1 Checking the Amount of Memory 11-1 Obtaining an Optional Memory Expansion Board 11-2 Inserting a Memory Expansion Board 11-2 Removing a Memory Expansion Board 11-4 Upgrading the Hard Drive 11-6 Removing and Inserting ...Update Information with Info Messenger 12-1 Obtaining Software Updates and Enhancements by Subscription 12-1 Obtaining Software Updates from the Compaq Internet Site 12-2 Ordering Preinstalled Software 12-2 Updating the System ROM 12-2 Reinstalling Software 12-4 Caring for ...
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... amount of free space on your hard drive, select My ComputerÅright-click your Compaq authorized reseller. Installation is running Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 and you upgrade memory, the computer increases the Hibernation file size to the instruction card that comes with Hibernation... NT 4.0 select StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅCompaq PowerÅHibernation tab. Upgrading the Computer 11-1 To order a memory expansion board, contact your hard driveÅProperties. Refer to accommodate the additional memory. If the computer is performed easily by lifting the computer...
... amount of free space on your hard drive, select My ComputerÅright-click your Compaq authorized reseller. Installation is running Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 and you upgrade memory, the computer increases the Hibernation file size to the instruction card that comes with Hibernation... NT 4.0 select StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅCompaq PowerÅHibernation tab. Upgrading the Computer 11-1 To order a memory expansion board, contact your hard driveÅProperties. Refer to accommodate the additional memory. If the computer is performed easily by lifting the computer...
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... computer, refer to Compaq Worldwide Telephone Numbers for the nearest Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. Release the keyboard by successively inserting a paper clip or similar instrument into the four keyboard releases . 2 4. Inserting a Memory Expansion Board 1. Shut down and turn the computer off the computer. Lift the keyboard . 11-2 Upgrading the Computer Disconnect...
... computer, refer to Compaq Worldwide Telephone Numbers for the nearest Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. Release the keyboard by successively inserting a paper clip or similar instrument into the four keyboard releases . 2 4. Inserting a Memory Expansion Board 1. Shut down and turn the computer off the computer. Lift the keyboard . 11-2 Upgrading the Computer Disconnect...
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Reconnect external cables and turn on the computer. Push the memory expansion board down until it is asymmetrically keyed (notched) to the equipment, do not turn on the computer or reconnect any external cables during ...step. 7. Replace the keyboard. 8. 1 5. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to ensure correct positioning. 2 6. Insert the memory expansion board into place. ! NOTE: A memory expansion board is seated while tilted. Upgrading the Computer 11-3 Then slide it gently into place until the retention clips snap back into the empty...
Reconnect external cables and turn on the computer. Push the memory expansion board down until it is asymmetrically keyed (notched) to the equipment, do not turn on the computer or reconnect any external cables during ...step. 7. Replace the keyboard. 8. 1 5. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to ensure correct positioning. 2 6. Insert the memory expansion board into place. ! NOTE: A memory expansion board is seated while tilted. Upgrading the Computer 11-3 Then slide it gently into place until the retention clips snap back into the empty...
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... equipment, do not turn off the computer. WARNING: To reduce the risk of the computer. 1 3. Disconnect any external cables during this procedure. 11-4 Upgrading the Computer WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from the bottom of electrical shock, fire, or damage to cool before touching them. 2 4.... Release the keyboard by successively inserting a paper clip or similar instrument into the four keyboard releases . ! Lift the keyboard . ! Removing a Memory Expansion Board 1. Shut down and turn on the computer or reconnect any external cables. 2.
... equipment, do not turn off the computer. WARNING: To reduce the risk of the computer. 1 3. Disconnect any external cables during this procedure. 11-4 Upgrading the Computer WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from the bottom of electrical shock, fire, or damage to cool before touching them. 2 4.... Release the keyboard by successively inserting a paper clip or similar instrument into the four keyboard releases . ! Lift the keyboard . ! Removing a Memory Expansion Board 1. Shut down and turn on the computer or reconnect any external cables. 2.
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The memory expansion board tilts toward you. 2 6. Replace the keyboard. 9. Pull away the retention clips on the computer. Reconnect external cables and turn on each side of the memory expansion board to release it gently out of the memory expansion board and slide it . 1 5. Upgrading the Computer 11-5 Place the memory expansion board in an electrostatic-safe container. 8. Lift the edge of the memory expansion slot at a 45-degree angle. 7.
The memory expansion board tilts toward you. 2 6. Replace the keyboard. 9. Pull away the retention clips on the computer. Reconnect external cables and turn on each side of the memory expansion board to release it gently out of the memory expansion board and slide it . 1 5. Upgrading the Computer 11-5 Place the memory expansion board in an electrostatic-safe container. 8. Lift the edge of the memory expansion slot at a 45-degree angle. 7.
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..., 2-4 low-battery condition, 5-4 LS-120 Drive, 6-10 M maintenance updating system ROM, 12-1, 12-2 master password, 13-10 memory checking amount, 11-1 inserting memory expansion board, 11-2 obtaining memory expansion board, 11-2 removing memory expansion board, 11-4 upgrading system, 11-1 memory, random access (RAM) used in Suspend (Standby), Hibernation, 5-2 Microphone jack, 10-2 modem adapter country-specific, 7-3 modem...
..., 2-4 low-battery condition, 5-4 LS-120 Drive, 6-10 M maintenance updating system ROM, 12-1, 12-2 master password, 13-10 memory checking amount, 11-1 inserting memory expansion board, 11-2 obtaining memory expansion board, 11-2 removing memory expansion board, 11-4 upgrading system, 11-1 memory, random access (RAM) used in Suspend (Standby), Hibernation, 5-2 Microphone jack, 10-2 modem adapter country-specific, 7-3 modem...
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... with power switch, 5-3 typographical conventions, xiii U ultraviolet light, affecting computer, 12-4 Upgrade memory Hibernation file size, 11-1 upgrading computer hard drive, 11-6 internal modem, 11-6 system memory, 11-1 USB (Universal Serial Bus), 3-7 USB Connector, 2-6 USB peripherals, 8-6 USB...Index I-9 See DriveLock utilities, configuration, diagnostic, and system information, selecting Computer Setup or Compaq Diagnostics for Windows, 15-1 V version number of system software displaying in Compaq Diagnostics for Windows, 15-6 displaying in Computer Setup, 12-2 displaying with hotkey, 12...
... with power switch, 5-3 typographical conventions, xiii U ultraviolet light, affecting computer, 12-4 Upgrade memory Hibernation file size, 11-1 upgrading computer hard drive, 11-6 internal modem, 11-6 system memory, 11-1 USB (Universal Serial Bus), 3-7 USB Connector, 2-6 USB peripherals, 8-6 USB...Index I-9 See DriveLock utilities, configuration, diagnostic, and system information, selecting Computer Setup or Compaq Diagnostics for Windows, 15-1 V version number of system software displaying in Compaq Diagnostics for Windows, 15-6 displaying in Computer Setup, 12-2 displaying with hotkey, 12...