User's Manual

8–14 Hardware Guide
Hardware Upgrades
DRAFT - Revised: 10-28-02
Compaq CONFIDENTIAL—For Internal Use Only
11/13/02
File: SP-CH8-Hardware Upgrades.fm
Increasing RAM
You can increase the random access memory (RAM) of the
notebook with optional PC Cards or memory expansion boards.
When RAM increases, the operating system increases the hard
drive space reserved for the hibernation file.
If you experience problems with Hibernation after increasing
RAM, verify that your hard drive has enough free space for the
larger hibernation file.
■ To display the amount of RAM in the system:
❏ In Windows 2000 Professional, select Start > Settings
Control Panel > System > General tab.
❏ In Windows XP, select Start > Control Panel >
Performance and Maintenance > System > General tab.
■ To display the amount of free space on your hard drive:
Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop, then
select your hard drive. Information about the space on the
drive is displayed in a status bar at the bottom of the window.
■ To display the amount of space required by the
hibernation file:
❏ In Windows 2000 Professional, select Start > Settings >
Control Panel > Compaq Power > Hibernation tab.
❏ In Windows XP, select Start > Control Panel >
Performance and Maintenance > Power Options icon >
Hibernate tab.