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Interior Components
Interior components vary by model, and some components are upgradable. To view information about your system components,
Memory
The computer has an upgradable flash ROM BIOS. ROM (read only memory) is permanent memory in a chip on the computer system board. BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is software in ROM that provides basic functionality for the computer.
The computer has 256 or 512 Kbytes of cache memory, depending on the model. Cache memory is
The base amount of random access memory (RAM) in the computer is either 8 megabytes or 16 megabytes, depending on the model. You can view the amount of RAM memory either by running Computer Setup or by
RAM is where the computer temporarily stores open files and program information and carries out commands. Information in RAM that has not been saved to a storage medium, such as the hard drive, is lost when power to the computer is turned off.
Increasing RAM Memory
You can increase the amount of RAM memory by adding a memory expansion board, available in 8, 16, 32, and 64 megabyte sizes. Refer to Chapter 9, "Installing an Optional Memory Expansion Board," for procedures to add a memory expansion board.
Taking a Look at the Computer |