Removing an Option Card

You may need to remove an option card to access components on the main system board or if you no longer need it. Refer to the illustrations under “Installing an Option Card” for your computer type as you follow these steps:

1.If you are removing a card from the tower computer or from the three-slot side on the slimline computer, first remove the retaining screw securing the option card to the computer. Then pull the card straight out of the slot.

2.If you are removing a card from the two-slot side on the slimline computer, first remove the slot cover bracket. Then pull the card straight out of the slot.

3.If you are not installing another option card, replace the option slot cover, the slot cover bracket (if necessary), and retaining screw.

4.Replace the computer’s cover as described under “Replacing the Cover.” Then see “Post-installation Procedures” for instructions on configuring your computer without your option card.

Adding Video Memory

Your computer comes with 1MB of video memory. You can increase your video memory to 2MB by installing two 512KB, 40-pin SOJ flat pack video DRAM chips. (You cannot increase your video memory by installing just one chip.) Additional video memory is useful for running graphics-intensive applications or for supporting high resolutions with many colors.

Installing and Removing Options

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