Obtaining an Optional Memory Expansion Board

For a list of the memory expansion boards available for the computer, refer to Compaq Worldwide Telephone Numbers for the nearest Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider.

IMPORTANT: The computer only supports SDRAM (synchronous DRAM) memory expansion boards. If you install a different type of memory expansion board, you will receive the following message when you restart the computer:

This unit only supports SDRAM.

If you receive this message, turn the computer off and remove the newly installed memory expansion board.

Inserting a Memory Expansion Board

1.Shut down and turn off the computer. Disconnect any external cables.

2.Remove the security screw from the bottom of the computer.

3.Release the keyboard by successively inserting a paper clip or similar instrument into the four keyboard releases 1.

4.Lift the keyboard 2.

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Compaq E500 specifications Obtaining an Optional Memory Expansion Board, Inserting a Memory Expansion Board