User's Manual

Installing a CPU Memory Upgrade in ASN and SN Platforms
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The SN supports configurations of 16 and 32 MB of DRAM. Table 2-1 shows the
DRAM SIMM requirements for each configuration.
The capacity of the SIMM you use for Tag memory depends on the DRAM
configuration. T
able 2-2 shows the Tag SIMM requirements for each
configuration.
If you upgrade the DRAM, be sure to use the appropriate Tag SIMM.
Attaching the Antistatic Wrist Strap
You must wear an antistatic wrist strap whenever you remove, install, or handle a
SIMM.
To attach the antistatic wrist strap:
1. Remove the strap, alligator clip, and cable from the package.
2. Attach (snap) the snap end of the cable to the wrist strap.
3. Place the strap around your wrist, and adjust the strap to ensure that the
metal buckle inside the strap touches your skin.
Table 2-1. DRAM Configurations in the SN
Configuration SIMM Capacity
Number
of SIMMs
16 MB 2 MB by 36 2
32 MB 4 MB by 36 2
Table 2-2. Tag SIMM Requirements
DRAM Configuration Tag SIMM Capacity
16 MB 1 MB by 8
32 MB 4 MB by 8
Caution: Electrostatic discharge can damage hardware. Follow the procedure
in this section to protect your equipment from damage.