User`s guide

Adding System RAM

System memory is often called RAM or Random Access Memory. RAM

is the “thinking space” available to your applications. Usually, the more

system RAM you have, the faster your system will run. Many software

applications simply run much faster and more efficiently when more

RAM is available.

You add RAM by inserting Single In-line Memory Modules (SIMMs)

into SIMM sockets on the mainboard. Your computer’s mainboard will

hold up to six SIMMs of 32-bit RAM. Slots must be filled in sequence

from 0A to 2B. You must have identical pairs of SIMMs in each bank, but

different banks can support various capacities and speeds. The mainboard

will support up to 384Mb of RAM.

Note: SIMMs MUST ALWAYS BE INSTALLED IN SEQUENCE FROM BANK 0A TO

BANK 2B, AND WITHIN THE SAME BANK, THEY MUST BE THE SAME

SPEEDS AND CAPACITIES.

RAM Configurations

Memory Size SIMMs Used Memory Scheme

2MB two 1MB Page

4MB two 2MB Page/Interleaved

8MB two 4MB Page/Interleaved

10MB two 4MB, two 1MB Page/Interleaved

12MB six 2MB Page/Interleaved

16MB four 4MB Page/Interleaved

24MB six 4MB Page/Interleaved

32MB four 8MB Page/Interleaved

64MB four 16MB Page/Interleaved

128MB four 32MB Page/Interleaved

256MB four 64MB Page/Interleaved

384MB six 64MB Page/Interleaved

Note: This is just a small sample of possible RAM configurations.

Chapter 4 - Expanding Your System