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Chapter 4
Installing and Removing Options
You can enhance the performance of your computer by adding
a variety of options, including the following:
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Option cards
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Memory modules
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An option card is a circuit board you install in your computer
to add a particular function. Most option cards contain a
device, such as a modem, or provide an interface, such as a
high-resolution graphics card for a VGA monitor or a network
connector. This chapter describes how to install option cards
and configure your computer for use with them.
Memory module-also called SIMMs (single inline memory
modules)-allow you to increase the amount of memory in
your computer. If you want to install SIMMs, you may prefer to
ask your dealer to do it for you. You can, however, follow the
instructions in this chapter to install them yourself. This
chapter describes the SIMMs you can use in your computer.
Note
It is best not to expand your system’s memory by installing
an optional memory card. Using memory modules is more
efficient since you do not need to use one of your option
slots to add memory. Your computer can also access
memory installed on memory modules faster than memory
installed on a card.
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