Chapter 3

Installing and Removing Options

You can enhance the performance of your computer by adding optional equipment such as memory modules, option cards, video memory, cache memory, or a new microprocessor.

This chapter first describes how to remove your computer’s cover to install options and how to replace the cover when you are finished. It then describes the following:

Locating the internal componentsChanging the jumper settingsInstalling and removing memory modulesInstalling and removing option cardsAdding video memoryAdding cache memoryUpgrading the microprocessor.Caution

Never install options or change jumper settings with the computer turned on or the power cord connected to the

computer.Once you have installed your option, see “Post-installation Procedures” on page 3-27.

Installing and Removing Options

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