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1) Do your research and get the right RAM for your computer or motherboard.
2) Power down (shut down or turn off) your computer
3) Unplug your computer from the wall, and remove any battery that might provide power to the computer (like a laptop battery).
4) Ground yourself, touch a large piece of metal, or a grounding strip
5) Open the case of your computer
6) Ensure that you have the RAM installed in the right order and the right direction. The largest size sticks of RAM in the lowest numbered slots, these are typically nearest to your CPU
7) It is very disconcerting how hard you need to push the RAM to get it all the way in. Make sure that the RAM is all of the way installed, that you hear the RAM click into place.
8) Close the computer up, plug in and turn on. If you hear beeping, then something went wrong with the installation. If the computer boots up, then the installation was assumedly successful.
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Installing addons and toolbars can slow down computer?
True... add-ons and/or toolbars are loaded into memory (RAM)... The less RAM you have available to the computer's processor - the slower the computer runs.
How do you know that RAM was installed properly?
Installing RAM in matched pairs speeds up the performance of certain applications. When it's a requirement, as in computers with the Mac G5 chip(s), the computer will not function properly without matched pairs of RAM chips.
What can be the requirement of computer system for IGI game?
i just want to know that for installing the iGI game,how much hard disk,ram ,processer is required/
When installing RAM modules a PC technician must first protect the chips against?
Static electricity. Technicians must be earthed at all times.
Can I use a 1GB PS2700 RAM in my Dell Inspiron 8500 notebook if the original ram was 1GB PS2100?
Yes, as long as the motherboard is not picky about the RAM, it should work fine, but the motherboard will throttle the RAM to PC2100 speed if that is the fastest it supports.
Is there a benefit to installing new RAM chips in pairs?
Installing RAM in pairs can save time and money.
4 beeps after installing a new CPU?
Four beeps after installing a new CPU are a sign of memory error. You should try resetting your RAM.
How much ram does virtual box need for installing kali Linux?
You should at least give 1GB
What is the RAM can be insert or out but computer is on?
If you are installing Ram (menory) make sure the computer is off unpluged.. before you take it out .. you can burn out the mother board ( mainboard) and or the Ram. the best way to be sure the memory will work for the computer you are installing it in is to go to google.com and do a spec on the computer.. EX: dell 640 Spec
Should I buy a grounding strip before opening my computer and installing new RAM?
No, but you should turn off and unplug your computer before opening it for any reason.
Where can one find instructions on installing ram?
Instructions on installing RAM onto a computer can be found from many "How-to" and computer related websites. Some examples include Crucial, EveryMac, and WikiHow.
Winxp booting very slow after installing sp-2?
there is not enough ram try getting a ram upgrade
14 What should you consider before installing RAM into a computer?
you need to see how much RAM your computer can hold, then what type for example DDR, DDR1 or DDR2, and what version for example pc3200 and then find some RAM and install it. be sure to wear an anti- static wrist strap to prevent any damage to the RAM.
If you install two different sizes of ram computer will function with slower ram or faster ram?
Your motherboard will only run at the slowest speed of RAM you have installed, so installing faster RAM will have no effect speed-wise.
How many notches on bottom edge of the RAM module?
It depends on what type of RAM it is. Each type of RAM has different notches to prevent you from installing the wrong type by accident.
What if your laptop has 4GB of ram after installing windows 7 it shows ram 4GB '2.99GB usable'. what should you do?
1. Set your memory to 4 gig 2. Partition your drive, the C drive being 2.99GB, the D drive being 1.11GB.
Do you have to reformat your hard drive when installing more ram?
No, the RAM will be automatically detected when installed and requires no actual software updates or user input to install it.
