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Adding System Cache Memory

Chapter 4 - Expanding Your System

Secondary cache memory can speed up memory intensive applications

and greatly enhance your CPU’s performance.

You add cache memory by adding a single in-line memory module

(SIMM) into the secondary system cache SIMM socket on the mainboard.

Your system mainboard will hold one cache SIMM of 64-bit, 12- to 15-

nanosecond memory.

Caution!

You must use a 3-volt SIMM when you add cache memory. If you aren’t sure, contact

ZEOS Technical Support before purchasing or installing a cache SIMM.

Note: System cache SIMMs are not the same as RAM memory SIMMs. Do not try to

install cache SIMMs in your RAM memory sockets, or RAM SIMMs in your

cache SIMM socket.

Although installing secondary cache memory is easy and straightforward,

a few simple precautions will ease the installation. Before you begin,

make note of your system’s current SETUP parameters. You can access

the SETUP screen by pressing F2 at boot. Copy the SETUP parameters to

a piece of paper.

Also, all SIMMs are extremely sensitive to static electricity. Be sure to

use an antistatic wrist band and ground yourself by touching the computer

case before you touch the mainboard or handle any chips.

To install secondary cache memory:

1. Turn off the system power and unplug the AC power cord.

Remove system cover (see Opening the Case, earlier).

2. Locate the secondary system cache memory SIMM socket. The

figure above shows where to find the socket on the mainboard.

3. If you are upgrading your system cache memory, remove the

SIMM you are replacing by gently pulling the SIMM out of the

socket.

4. Grasping a new SIMM by the edge, remove it from the antistatic

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