User Guide140www.nec-computers.comUpgrading Random Access Memory (RAM)Recommended Memory ConfigurationRefer to “Specifications” on page 247 and to “Memory Configuration” on page 24 formore information.Checking System MemoryIf you do not know how much memory is installed in your system, check the amount byusing the relevant following procedure.1. On the Windows desktop, click on Start, and select Control Panel.2. Click on Switch to classic view.3. Double click on the System icon, and click on the General tab. This tab showsthe random access memory (RAM). This is the amount of system memory inyour computer.Removing a DDR moduleFigure 28: DDR Memory Module SampleIf your memory configuration requires the removal of a module, perform the followingsteps:1. Remove the right side door. See “Removing the Right Side Door” on page 122.2. Remove the front panel. See “Removing the Front Panel” on page 125.3. Locate the memory upgrade sockets on the motherboard.4. Press the plastic clips at the outer edge of the socket away from the memorymodule. This ejects the memory module from the socket. Do not touch the
