Before we start getting into the installation you should have already looked
inside your computer for what type of memory your computer support. If you have
2 or more white slots open means you need 72 pin SIMMS memory. SIMMS must be
put
in pairs. DIMM on the other hand can go in by itself, so it doesnt need a pair.
Clear a space on a desk or table and unplug your computer and carry the case
where it is well lighted. Remove the screws holding the out shell of your case,
and remove out shell. Now you should be able to see the motherboard and all
the insides. Now look for your memory slots on your mother board, If you can
not see them then you might have to move or take some stuff out to be able to
move around inside but you probly wont have to. So you know, the box in the
top left with red, yellow, and black cables coming out is the power supply.
III.The Installation of the Memory
Ok. Now your ready to install the memory.
If you are installing SIMMs memory then...
Grab one of the sticks of memory and slide it into slot from the top at a 60
degree angle(Ex.\.). Once you have it slid all the way in,push it to a upright
position until you hear it click. Now put in its pair. Then re-connect the cables
and moniter and turn on the power. On the boot up screen look at the memory
count will be like 32838k(32MB) of memory. Make sure its reading the memory.
If that number varies significantly from what you were expecting contact manufacturer
or dealer you bought your memory from.
If you are installing DIMM memory then...
Grab one of the sticks of DIMM memory and line it up to the DIMM Socket so the
grooves in the memory stick are the same on the motherboard. Once lined up push
the white arms on the top and bottom of the DIMM socket to a outward position
so they are not in the way of the memory. Now press firmly on the top and bottom
until the white arms come in locking the memory in place.Then re-connect the
cables and moniter and turn on the power. On the boot up screen look at the
memory count will be like 32838k(32MB) of memory. Make sure its reading the
memory. If that number varies significantly from what you were expecting contact
manufacturer or dealer you bought your memory from.
IV.CMOS Check
On boot enter your PC should recognize the memory. Not many systems require
you but if its required you will get a error message. Then enter your systems
setup.
V.Conclusion
Once windows is booted up check out the new memory and make sure it is working
properly. I hope this helped you in the steps of installing or upgrading your
new memory. If you have any suggestions or questions feel free to email
me. More tutorials to come and soon a HTML version with picture references.