Installing memory, What to do next | Lenovo 8326, 8288, 8342, 8329

Installing memory

Your computer has two connectors for installing dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) that provide up to a maximum of 4.0 GB of system memory.

When installing memory modules, the following rules apply:

vUse 1.8 V, 240-pin double data rate 2 synchronous dynamic random access memory (DDR2 SDRAM).

vUse 256 MB, 512 MB, 1.0 GB, or 2.0 GB memory modules in any combination up to a maximum of 2.0 GB.

To install a memory module:

1.Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 10.

2.Locate the memory connectors. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 12.

3.Open the retaining clips.

4.Make sure that the notch 1 on the memory module aligns correctly with the connector key2 on the system board. Push the memory module straight down into the connector until the retaining clips close.

What to do next:

vTo work with another option, go to the appropriate section.

vTo complete the installation, go to “Replacing the cover and connecting the cables” on page 25.

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User Guide Types 8288, 8297 Types 8329, 8342 Page User Guide Types 8288, 8297 Types 8329, 8342 Page Contents Iv User Guide Conditions that require immediate action Important safety information Service General safety guidelines Power cords and power adapters Batteries Extension cords and related devicesPlugs and outlets Heat and product ventilation CD and DVD drive safety To connect To disconnect Additional safety informationLithium battery notice Laser compliance statement Modem safety information Power supply statement Information resources Overview Xiv User Guide Features Installing options Video subsystem Operating systems preinstalled varies by model type Specifications Tools required Available options Handling static-sensitive devices Installing external options Locating the connectors on the front of your computer Locating the connectors on the rear of your computer Obtaining device drivers Connector Description Removing the cover Locating components Identifying parts on the system board What to do next Installing memory Installing adapters What to do next Drive specifications Installing internal drives Installing options Installing a drive in bay 1 or bay Installing options Connecting the first optical drive Connecting drives Installing security features Connecting a serial ATA hard disk drive Integrated cable lock Padlock Password protectionChanging the battery Erasing a lost or forgotten password clearing Cmos Replacing the cover and connecting the cables User Guide Starting the Setup Utility program Using the Setup UtilityViewing and changing settings Using passwords Administrator Password User PasswordSetting, changing, and deleting a password Using Security Profile by Device Changing the startup device sequence Selecting a startup deviceSelecting a temporary startup device Exiting from the Setup Utility program Advanced settings System programs Updating flashing Bios from a diskette or CD-ROMAppendix A. Updating system programs Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure Updating flashing Bios from your operating system Cleaning a mouse with a ball Appendix B. Cleaning the mouseCleaning an optical mouse User Guide Basic AT commands Appendix C. Manual modem commands Set Pulse dial as default Low speaker volumeSet Tone Dial as default Internal speaker on until carrier detected Extended AT commands MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44 commands Fax Class 2 commands Fax Class 1 commands Voice commands Appendix C. Manual modem commands User Guide Appendix D. Notices Trademarks Television output notice Index Password lost or forgotten Page Part Number 41D4435