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MEMORY UPGRADES
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8. Refit and secure the system unit cover, reconnect the system and
switch on.
9. Check the BIOS sign-on message to see the new value of cache
memory is displayed.
Adding more video memory
Video memory is memory reserved for use by the on-board EVGA
controller. More video memory provides more colours and/or
higher resolutions (provided that your monitor can cope).
The on board vidoe section of your computer has 1 Mbyte of video
memory, which is more than adequate for normal use. For specialist
graphics applications you can upgrade it to 2 Mbytes by adding
memory chips to the fitted sockets.
There are no changes to be made to the system BIOS. The only
immediate differences will be apparent when you come to make
changes to your video settings. More features will be available.
1. Turn off the computer and unplug all power cords.
2. Take suitable anti-static precautions and remove the system unit
cover.
Caution
If you are unfamiliar with the recommended anti-static precautions and/or the
process of removing the system unit cover, refer to Appendix A, “The System
Unit”.
3. If there are any expansion cards in the way, you may have to
remove them. (Take note of which way all of the cables are
connected.) Disconnect any cables connected to the cards,
remove the screws that secure the cards at the rear of the system
unit, then remove the cards from the system unit.
4. Identify the two video memory upgrade sockets, see appendix B,
“System Motherboard”
5. Unpack the upgrade kit and lay the memory chips out on an
anti-static surface. Hold each chip by its edges and be careful not