Gateway 6400 User Manual
Replacing or adding memory
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Replacing or adding memory
The Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) Dual Inline
Memory Modules (DIMMs) supported by your system board conform to the
following standards:
Memory Modules (DIMMs) supported by your system board conform to the
following standards:
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64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, and 512 MB DIMMs.
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PC133-compliant, registered, parity, ECC SDRAM.
Memory is installed in four banks (slots) on the system board. When you are
selecting and installing DIMMs, keep the following in mind:
selecting and installing DIMMs, keep the following in mind:
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Registered DIMMs should not be combined with unbuffered DIMMs.
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No jumper settings are required for the memory size or type because the
BIOS automatically detects this information.
BIOS automatically detects this information.
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2 GB maximum system memory.
To replace DIMMs:
1
Turn off the system and disconnect the power cord, modem cord (if
installed), and all external peripheral devices.
installed), and all external peripheral devices.
2
Remove the left side cover panel. (See “Removing the side cover” on
page 18 and “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 15.)
page 18 and “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 15.)
3
Pull open the socket latches on each side of the DIMM socket, then lift
the DIMM out of the socket. Store the DIMM in an antistatic container.
the DIMM out of the socket. Store the DIMM in an antistatic container.
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