Hardware-Software Guide

Memory Modules
Hardware and Software Guide 9–16
Hibernation File
When random access memory (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 to
accommodate a larger hibernation file.
■ To display the amount of RAM in the system:
❏ Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and
Maintenance > System > General tab.
– or –
❏ Press fn+esc.
■ To display the amount of free space on your hard drive, select
Start > My Computer. Then select your hard drive.
Information about the space on the drive is displayed in the
Details window on the left-side of the window.
■ To display the amount of space required by the hibernation
file, select Start > Control Panel
> Performance and
Maintenance > Power Options
> Hibernate tab.