Acer Altos G500 User Manual
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Removing and installing memory
modules
modules
The four 184-pin memory sockets onboard support DDR SDRAM
modules. You may install 128-, 256-, 512-MB and 1 GB DDR SDRAM for
a maximum memory upgrade capacity of up to 4 GB.
modules. You may install 128-, 256-, 512-MB and 1 GB DDR SDRAM for
a maximum memory upgrade capacity of up to 4 GB.
The DDR SDRAM module should work under 2.5 volts only; 5-volt
memory devices are not supported. The mainboard supports 266 MHz
DDR-SDRAM ( PC-2100) modules.
memory devices are not supported. The mainboard supports 266 MHz
DDR-SDRAM ( PC-2100) modules.
Each of the memory sockets is independent from the others. This
independence allows you to install memory modules with different
capacities to form different configurations.
independence allows you to install memory modules with different
capacities to form different configurations.
Removing a DIMM
Before you can install a new DIMM in a socket, remove first any
previously installed DIMM from that socket.
previously installed DIMM from that socket.
1
Open the front panel and remove the side panel of the housing.
See page 36 for more information on opening the housing panels.
See page 36 for more information on opening the housing panels.
2
Locate the DIMM socket on the mainboard.
3
Press the holding clips on both sides of the socket outward to
release the DIMM (a).
release the DIMM (a).
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