Checking system memory, Setting the video display type, L-16 – Epson EL 486UC User Manual

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Checking System Memory

Your computer comes with 4MB of RAM on a SIMM. DOS and

application programs that run under DOS use the first 640KB of

memory. You can use the memory above 1MB as extended

memory.

When you boot your system, the system BIOS detects the type

of RAM and updates the total memory size automatically. You

see the memory configuration displayed in the

Base Memory

and

Extended Memory

fields on this SETUP screen.

You may need to change these values if you install optional

memory (for instance, a memory option card) that the BIOS

doesn’t automatically recognize when you start your system.

Change the values in these fields to reflect your additional

memory. When you restart your system, all memory, including

the additional memory, will be available.

Setting the Video Display Type

The

Video Card

option lets you define the type of adapter

you are using for your primary display. If you connected your

monitor to the computer’s built-in VGA port, select

EGA/VGA.

If you installed an optional video card, follow the guidelines

below to select the correct adapter type.

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Setting Up Your System

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