System information

Upgrading Your Computer
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COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
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chapter
4
U
PGRADING
Y
OUR
C
OMPUTER
Memory
Managing Random Access Memory (RAM)
To view the amount of existing random access memory (RAM) in
the system
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In Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows 2000
Professional
select Start
Æ
Settings
Æ
Control Panel
Æ
Compaq
Diagnostics.
■
In Windows NT 4.0
select Start
Æ
Programs
Æ
Administrative
Tools
Æ
Compaq Diagnostics.
You can increase RAM with optional memory expansion boards.
For ordering information, go to the Compaq Internet site at
http://www.compaq.com or refer to Appendix A to contact a
Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider.
When RAM increases, the hard drive space reserved for the
hibernation file also increases. Windows 98 and Windows 2000
Professional manage this increase. If the computer is running
Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 and you experience problems
with Hibernation after increasing RAM, verify that your hard
drive has enough free space for the larger hibernation file.
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To view the amount of space required by a hibernation file
■
In Windows
95 select Start
Æ
Settings
Æ
Control
Panel
Æ
Power
Æ
Hibernation tab.
■
In Windows 98 select Start
Æ
Settings
Æ
Control
Panel
Æ
Power Management
Æ
Hibernation tab.