HP 8370 (US/CAN), 8380 (US/CAN) manual Installing a Dimm, Sdram

All installed memory modules must be 168-pin unbuffered SDRAM (synchronous dynamic random access memory) DIMMs, and compliant with the Intel “PC SDRAM Unbuffered DIMM Specification Revision 1.0.” This specification covers both 66-MHz and

100-MHz SDRAM DIMMs. Refer to your HP Pavilion PC technical specifications on the HP online System Guide to determine whether 66-MHz or 100-MHz memory is required.

HP Pavilion PCs with two DIMM sockets can support up to 256 MB of SDRAM, and HP Pavilion PCs with three DIMM sockets can support up to 384 MB of

SDRAM.

Your HP Pavilion PC is shipped with one or more DIMMs, but you can replace the existing DIMM(s) with higher capacity ones.

Installing a DIMM

To install a DIMM:

1Turn off the computer and all peripherals.

2Disconnect the modem cable.

3Disconnect the power cord.

4Remove the back panel (see “Removing the Back Panel” on page 37.)

5Remove the right side panel (see “Removing the Right Side Panel” on page 38).

6Lay the computer gently on the left side panel.

7Move any cabling out of the way, if necessary.

8Push down on the two retaining clips on the ends of the DIMM socket.

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