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How To Install RAM. Bharat Tandon ENGL 393 12/10/09. Table of Contents. Preparation 3, 4 Installation 5-7 Final Steps 8 Fingers Crossed 9 Last But Not Least 10 FAQs 11
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How To Install RAM Bharat Tandon ENGL 393 12/10/09
Table of Contents Preparation 3, 4 Installation 5-7 Final Steps 8 Fingers Crossed 9 Last But Not Least 10 FAQs 11 References 12
Preparation Determine what kind of RAM you need. And whether your computer has enough open slots to hold it.
Preparation 2 Shut down the computer and leave it plugged into the surge protector
Preparation 3 Disconnect all peripheral devices, such as a monitor from the computer. Remove the computer cover.
Installation Pick up your SIMM or DIMM by the ends. Make sure NOT to touch the pins or chips.
Installation 2 -Use slight pressure to keep the card from backing out while rotating the module to an upright position perpendicular to the motherboard.
Installation 3 Make sure the small holes on each side of a SIMM fit into holders. Feel or hear retaining clips lock a SIMM into the socket; close the side clips on a DIMM.
Final Steps… Replace all internal components Leave the cover off and reconnect the monitor, keyboard and mouse Turn on the computer.
Fingers Crossed - Check the amount of RAM by right-clicking the My Computer icon in Windows and choosing Properties.
Last But Not Least - Replace the cover and reconnect all the peripherals.
FAQs? Q: My computer does not recognize the RAM that I just installed. A: Check to see if the installed RAM is the correct size and type.
REFERENCES • eHow Contributing Writer , . "How To Install RAM." ehow.com. Web. 10 Dec 2009. <http://www.ehow.com/how_895_install-ram.html>.
Summary Make sure you have the right kind of RAM Make sure the RAM that is installed is recognized Hopefully this should make things faster