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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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... driveÅProperties. 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 your Compaq authorized reseller. s In Windows NT 4.0 select StartÅSettingsÅControl Panel...197;Compaq PowerÅHibernation tab. Refer to accommodate the additional memory. IMPORTANT: If you experience problems with Hibernation after...
... driveÅProperties. 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 your Compaq authorized reseller. s In Windows NT 4.0 select StartÅSettingsÅControl Panel...197;Compaq PowerÅHibernation tab. Refer to accommodate the additional memory. IMPORTANT: If you experience problems with Hibernation after...
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...computer. 1 3. Lift the keyboard . 11-2 Upgrading the Computer Shut down and turn the computer off the computer. If you receive this message, turn off and remove the newly installed memory expansion board. Disconnect any external cables. 2. ...IMPORTANT: The computer only supports SDRAM (synchronous DRAM) memory expansion boards. Obtaining an Optional Memory Expansion Board For a list of the memory expansion boards available for the computer, refer to Compaq Worldwide Telephone Numbers for the nearest Compaq...
...computer. 1 3. Lift the keyboard . 11-2 Upgrading the Computer Shut down and turn the computer off the computer. If you receive this message, turn off and remove the newly installed memory expansion board. Disconnect any external cables. 2. ...IMPORTANT: The computer only supports SDRAM (synchronous DRAM) memory expansion boards. Obtaining an Optional Memory Expansion Board For a list of the memory expansion boards available for the computer, refer to Compaq Worldwide Telephone Numbers for the nearest Compaq...
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...step. 7. Replace the keyboard. 8. NOTE: A memory expansion board is seated while tilted. 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 gently into place until the... retention clips snap back into the empty memory expansion slot at a 45-degree angle. Reconnect external cables and turn...
...step. 7. Replace the keyboard. 8. NOTE: A memory expansion board is seated while tilted. 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 gently into place until the... retention clips snap back into the empty memory expansion slot at a 45-degree angle. Reconnect external cables and turn...
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... . ! Shut down and turn on the computer or reconnect any external cables. 2. 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. WARNING: To reduce the risk of the computer. 1 3. Removing a Memory Expansion Board 1. Lift the keyboard . ! Remove the security screw from hot surfaces, allow the internal system components to the equipment, do not turn...
... . ! Shut down and turn on the computer or reconnect any external cables. 2. 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. WARNING: To reduce the risk of the computer. 1 3. Removing a Memory Expansion Board 1. Lift the keyboard . ! Remove the security screw from hot surfaces, allow the internal system components to the equipment, do not turn...
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1 5. Lift the edge of the memory expansion slot at a 45-degree angle. 7. 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 . Place the memory expansion board in an electrostatic-safe container. 8. Upgrading the Computer 11-5 The memory expansion board tilts toward you. 2 6. Replace the keyboard. 9. Pull away the retention clips on the computer.
1 5. Lift the edge of the memory expansion slot at a 45-degree angle. 7. 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 . Place the memory expansion board in an electrostatic-safe container. 8. Upgrading the Computer 11-5 The memory expansion board tilts toward you. 2 6. Replace the keyboard. 9. Pull away the retention clips on the computer.
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...-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 compartment, 1-7 I-6 Index Modem jack, 1-4, 6-7 modem, internal COM port settings, 6-5 configuring, 6-5 exiting applications to conserve power, 4-24 speed of, 6-6 modem, PC Card...
...-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 compartment, 1-7 I-6 Index Modem jack, 1-4, 6-7 modem, internal COM port settings, 6-5 configuring, 6-5 exiting applications to conserve power, 4-24 speed of, 6-6 modem, PC Card...
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... 16-21 Internet problems, 16-18 keyboard problems, 16-19 Microsoft Software problems, 16-22 modem problems, 16-23 PC Card problems, 16-29 pointing device problems, 16-32 power problems, 16-33 printer problems, 16-34 product key ...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...
... 16-21 Internet problems, 16-18 keyboard problems, 16-19 Microsoft Software problems, 16-22 modem problems, 16-23 PC Card problems, 16-29 pointing device problems, 16-32 power problems, 16-33 printer problems, 16-34 product key ...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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...by lifting the computer keyboard and inserting the memory expansion board. t In Windows NT 4.0 select StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅCompaq PowerÅHibernation tab. Upgrading the Computer 11-1 Checking the Amount of Memory When RAM increases, the hard drive space reserved...free space on your hard drive, select My ComputerÅright-click your Compaq authorized reseller. Refer to accommodate the additional memory. 11 chapter UPGRADING THE COMPUTER Upgrading System Memory You can expand memory by a hibernation file t In Windows 95 select StartÅSettingsÅControl...
...by lifting the computer keyboard and inserting the memory expansion board. t In Windows NT 4.0 select StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅCompaq PowerÅHibernation tab. Upgrading the Computer 11-1 Checking the Amount of Memory When RAM increases, the hard drive space reserved...free space on your hard drive, select My ComputerÅright-click your Compaq authorized reseller. Refer to accommodate the additional memory. 11 chapter UPGRADING THE COMPUTER Upgrading System Memory You can expand memory by a hibernation file t In Windows 95 select StartÅSettingsÅControl...
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... screw from the bottom of the memory expansion boards available for the computer, refer to Compaq Worldwide Telephone Numbers for the nearest Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service ...provider. Disconnect any external cables. 2. Release the keyboard by successively inserting a paper clip or similar instrument into the four keyboard releases . 2 4. Lift the keyboard . 11-2 Upgrading the Computer If you restart the computer: This unit only supports SDRAM. IMPORTANT: The computer only supports SDRAM (synchronous DRAM) memory...
... screw from the bottom of the memory expansion boards available for the computer, refer to Compaq Worldwide Telephone Numbers for the nearest Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service ...provider. Disconnect any external cables. 2. Release the keyboard by successively inserting a paper clip or similar instrument into the four keyboard releases . 2 4. Lift the keyboard . 11-2 Upgrading the Computer If you restart the computer: This unit only supports SDRAM. IMPORTANT: The computer only supports SDRAM (synchronous DRAM) memory...
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... of electrical shock, fire, or damage to ensure correct positioning. 2 6. Replace the keyboard. 8. Reconnect external cables and turn on the computer. NOTE: A memory expansion board is seated while tilted. 1 5. Upgrading the Computer 11-3 Then slide it is asymmetrically keyed (notched) to the equipment, do not turn on the computer or reconnect any...
... of electrical shock, fire, or damage to ensure correct positioning. 2 6. Replace the keyboard. 8. Reconnect external cables and turn on the computer. NOTE: A memory expansion board is seated while tilted. 1 5. Upgrading the Computer 11-3 Then slide it is asymmetrically keyed (notched) to the equipment, do not turn on the computer or reconnect any...
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... computer. 1 3. Release the keyboard by successively inserting a paper clip or similar instrument into the four keyboard releases . ! 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. Shut...
... computer. 1 3. Release the keyboard by successively inserting a paper clip or similar instrument into the four keyboard releases . ! 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. Shut...
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Place the memory expansion board in an electrostatic-safe container. 8. Replace the keyboard. 9. The memory expansion board tilts toward you. 2 6. Lift the edge of the memory expansion slot at a 45-degree angle. 7. 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 . Upgrading the Computer 11-5 1 5. Pull away the retention clips on the computer.
Place the memory expansion board in an electrostatic-safe container. 8. Replace the keyboard. 9. The memory expansion board tilts toward you. 2 6. Lift the edge of the memory expansion slot at a 45-degree angle. 7. 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 . Upgrading the Computer 11-5 1 5. Pull away the retention clips on the computer.
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..., 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 adapter, country-specific, 1-3 modem cable, 1-3 modem compartment, 2-7 Modem jack, 2-4, 7-3 modem, internal country-specific modem adapter, 1-3 exiting applications to conserve power, 5-16 modem cable, 1-3 modem, PC Card conserving power...
..., 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 adapter, country-specific, 1-3 modem cable, 1-3 modem compartment, 2-7 Modem jack, 2-4, 7-3 modem, internal country-specific modem adapter, 1-3 exiting applications to conserve power, 5-16 modem cable, 1-3 modem, PC Card conserving power...
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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... 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... 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...