Installing system memory – Sony PCV-J200 User Manual

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Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components

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Installing System Memory

1

Remove the new memory module(s) from its anti-static package.
Hold the memory module only by its edges to prevent static-
electricity damage.

2

Choose the size of the memory module and configuration as shown
in the following table. Memory modules can vary in size and speed
between sockets. The minimum memory size is 8 MB. The maximum
memory size is 512 MB. The BIOS automatically detects the type, size
and speed of the memory modules.

3

Disconnect the power cord from the computer.

4

Remove the side panel (see

“Removing the Side Panel”

on page 22).

5

Remove the front panel (see

“Removing the Front Panel”

on page 23).

!

Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open

applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut
down the computer, and unplug the power cord.

!

Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity in

your body before handling a memory module.

Memory module configurations (MB)

*

* The PCV-J200 ships with 128 MB. SDRAM is expandable to 512 MB.

DIMM1

DIMM2

0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256

0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256

Use only 3.3 V 64-bit PC-133 SDRAM DIMM modules. Do not mix 66 MHz or 100MHz
memory with 133 MHz memory. Supports SDRAM memory. Does not support EDO
memory or buffered DIMM memory.

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