Sony PCV-RX790, Music Mixer, 267 manual Installing a Memory Module, Memory module configurations MB

Remove the side panel (see “Removing the Side Panel” on page 26).

Upgrading and Maintaining Components

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Installing a Memory Module

!Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord.

1Choose the size of the memory module and configuration as shown in the following table. Memory modules can vary in size and speed between sockets. The minimum memory size is 128 MB. The maximum memory size is 1 GB. The BIOS automatically detects the type, size and speed of the memory modules.

Memory module configurations (MB)*

RIMM1RIMM2

0, 128, 256, 512 0, 128, 256, 512

*All models ship with at least 512 MB of RIMM™ memory. RIMM memory is expandable to 1 GB. Your model may ship with more than 512 MB of RIMM™ memory depending on the configuration you purchased.

✍Use only PC800-40 Rambus RIMM memory modules. Direct Rambus RIMMS must be upgraded in pairs. Do not leave the second slot of either bank empty. The second slot must be filled with either RIMM or CRIMM modules.

2 If necessary, remove the memory module you wish to replace (see “Removing a Memory Module” on page 35).

!Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity in your body before handling a memory module.

3 Remove the new memory module(s) from its anti-static package. Hold the memory module only by its edges to prevent static- electricity damage.

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5 Remove the power supply (see “Removing the Power Supply” on page 48).

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Remove the screw that secures the AGP add-in card to the chassis.

Press down on the handle at the edge of the AGP slot.