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apricotFT//s PentiumADD-ON INSTALLATION GUIDEMITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

8Upgrading memoryThe FT//s Pentium motherboard has eight SIMM socketswhich support a maximum of 256 Mbytes of RAM. Theseeight sockets are arranged in

9Apricot supplies and supports upgrades of 16, 32, 64 and128 Mbyte capacities. The following table lists the possiblecapacities:Bank capacity (Mbytes)

10Installing SIMMsObtaining accessTo obtain access to the SIMM sockets you must removethe left side panel as described in Removing the left sidepanel.

112. Position the SIMM by the socket with the SIMMtilted slightly towards the rear of the system unit.3. Lower the SIMM into the socket, and ensure th

12Processor upgradesThe FT//s Pentium motherboard is fitted with a ZeroInsertion Force (ZIF) processor socket, ready for higherperformance Pentium var

13The processor is installed in a ZIF socket. A leverattached to the socket clamps the processorsecurely in the socket when it is parallel to themothe

14InstallationYou are ready to install your new upgrade processor.1. The upgrade processor and socket are keyed toensure that the processor can only b

15PROCESSORIN CENTREWarningIf the processor is misaligned it will not go into thesocket, and any attempt to force it will damage theprocessor, or the

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1ContentsIntroduction 2Anti-static precautions 3Power down procedure 4Power up procedure 4Removing the left side panel 5Adapter cards 6Upgrading

2IntroductionThis guide contains instructions on installing expansioncards, extra memory and processor upgrades in yourcomputer. This document should

3Anti-static precautionsAll electronic components and equipments are sensitive tostatic electricity. Even small electrostatic discharges canrender com

4Power down procedureIf LOC Technology is in use, a user of appropriate authoritymust be logged on before the system can be powereddown.1. Push the ST

5Removing the left side panelThe left side panel (as viewed from the front) is located bythree pegs at the front, and secured by two thumbscrewsand a

6Adapter cardsEight 32-bit Micro Channel slots are available on themotherboard for adapter cards. One slot is alwaysoccupied by a hard disk controller

7It is recommended that slots 6 and 1 are left unoccupied(except for video cards), and slot 5 is left unoccupied(except for a second drive controller)