4-8 Adding Expansion Devices
For example, with 128 MB of total system memory, 112 MB might be
allocated for system memory and 16 MB for video memory, with actual
memory usage dependent on video usage.
Checking System Memory
If you do not know how much memory is installed in your system, check
the amount by using the following procedure.
1. On the Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Windows NT 4.0 desktop,
point to My Computer and click the right mouse button.
2. W ith the left mouse button, click Properties. The General tab shows
the random access memory (RAM). This is the amount of system
memory in the computer.
In Windows 98 or Windows 2000, you can also find the amount of
memory by pointing to My Computer, clicking the right mouse button,
and selecting the Performance tab.
Installing a SO-DIMM Module
Use the following steps to install a SO-DIMM memory module.
To prevent damage to system components and
the memory modules, wake a system in sleep mode, exit Windows, power
down the system, and unplug the AC power adapter power cord from the
power source.
1. If your system is in sleep mode, move the mouse or press a key to
take it out of sleep mode.
2. Sa ve and exit all your open applications and shut do wn Windows.
3. Shut down the system by pressing and holding in the power button
for four seconds or more.
4. Unplug the AC adapter power cord from the power source.
5. S wivel the LCD panel to the right and position the unit on its side, as
shown in the following figures.