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Installing Your
Ram
Price Ram, Chips, Motherboards
Brand New:
PC
Help Blog
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Look on the paperwork that came for your
(1) computer or motherboard and (2) ram for any instructions and review them
carefully before starting.
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Do not remove the new ram from its
protective special plastic case/wrapper yet.
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Place your computer on a suitable work
surface such as a workbench or table.
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Be sure the power is off and the computer
is unplugged.
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Reach over and touch a shinny part of the
metal case of the computer with your hand to discharge any static in your
body. Avoid wearing socks on carpets as this builds static in your body.
Static can and will damage chips.
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Usenon magnetic tools to remove the
case from your computer.
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Locate your existing memory chips.
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Use images and information below as
guideline.
SIMM Module
Installation Guide
When installing
SIMMs, most manufacturers require the module to be inserted at an angle,then
"snapped" forward to the correct position. Most Pentium systems
require matched pairs of modules.
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DIMM Module
Installation Guide
DIMMs may be
"snapped" directly into the socket. Note: Certain DIMM sockets have
minor physical differences. If your module doesn't seem to fit, please do not
force it into the socket. Instead, contact memory manufacturers service
department.
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SODIMM Module
Installation Guide
Insert module at an
angle and "snap" down into position. Some laptops require a single
SODIMM module while others require matched pairs.
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Typical Trouble shooting tips:
Beeps when you start the computer are codes
to alert you to problems.
1-beep means everything is OK. 2-beeps mean
CMOS settings need to be set. 8-beeps mean the system can't find your video
card. 1-long-beep means the system can't find any RAM.
Look on the paperwork that came for your
computer or motherboard and ram for additional instructions and help.
Did
you know?
U.S.
Computer Corporation sold its first computer in 1972, its first personal
computer in 1980 and its first IBM compatible in 1986?
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