IBM 2179, User Manual

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Installing memory
You can add memory to your computer to increase system performance. Your
computer has two DIMM connectors
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for installing memory.
The following restrictions apply when installing memory:
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The maximum amount of SDRAM memory is 1 GB.
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Each DIMM installed must contain the same amount of memory.
To install a DIMM, do the following:
1. Remove the rear computer cover. See “Removing the rear cover” on
page 40.
2.
Remove the hard disk drive. See “Removing the hard disk drive” on
page 42.
3. Remove the system board cover. See “Removing the system board cover”
on page 43.
4. Locate the DIMM sockets on the system board. See “System board” on
page 39.
5.
Open the module retaining clips on one of the DIMM sockets.
Chapter 5. Installing options
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