Chapter 4

Installing and Removing Options

You can enhance the performance of your computer by adding a variety of options, including the following:

0 Option cards

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An option card is a circuit board you install in your computer to add a particular function. Most option cards contain a device, such as a modem, or provide an interface, such as a high-resolution graphics card for a VGA monitor or a network connector. This chapter describes how to install option cards and configure your computer for use with them.

Memory module-also called SIMMs (single inline memory modules)-allow you to increase the amount of memory in your computer. If you want to install SIMMs, you may prefer to ask your dealer to do it for you. You can, however, follow the instructions in this chapter to install them yourself. This chapter describes the SIMMs you can use in your computer.

Note

It is best not to expand your system’s memory by installing an optional memory card. Using memory modules is more efficient since you do not need to use one of your option slots to add memory. Your computer can also access memory installed on memory modules faster than memory installed on a card.

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