For some reason, most of the computerusers there is an opinion that immersion in the bowels of his pet with a screwdriver in his hands is the destiny of extremely unfriendly bearded men in worn sweaters, and there's nothing for a mere mortal to do. Today we will try to at least partially discredit this myth.
Computer memory modules - componentsThe modern desktop computer is so important, so vulnerable. They are very sensitive to overheating and voltage drops. Dust, accidentally trapped in a memory slot, can cause the computer to hang, or even make it impossible for him to continue working. As a result, the user (including the most common, not possessing special knowledge and skills) may well encounter the need for such a phenomenon as the replacement of RAM.
Installing RAM on the motherboardcan be required and in the event that the user wants to make himself and the computer a gift and slightly increase the amount of "RAM". Still, the rule that there is not much memory, does not become obsolete from the time computers appear.
In both cases, often resorted tohelp of acquaintances whose knowledge in the near-computer sphere is above average. Sometimes, if it's not a pity to spend money, they cause some familiar acquaintances who, for a fee, will help to carry out all the necessary manipulations. And then they are surprised that money is required for 5 minutes of work with them.
Well, we are economical users, so let's try to figure out how to install RAM.
Stage one - you need to decide which typememory you need. There are several ways for this. The first (if the computer is still running) is to use special utilities that allow you to determine the computer's configuration without opening the case. To determine the type of memory, a completely free utility CPU-Z, which will give you a lot of useful information about the processor and the motherboard, is quite suitable. What is important is that this utility is absolutely free.
If a RAM installation is requireddue to the untimely "death" of the old modules, you can use the documentation for the motherboard, which was bundled with the computer. If you can not find the documentation, you'll have to open the case and pull out the modules with your own hands. To do this, just gently press down on the two clamps that hold each memory module from the ends. The memory bar itself will come out of the connector. After that, you can either read the exact characteristics (frequency, volume and type of memory) on the sticker that is on the bar itself, or carry it to the store and show it to the seller-it's not for him to get used to.
Ну вот, вы купили то, что хотели, и теперь самый the crucial stage is the installation of RAM in the computer. We open the case, we find the memory slots. As a rule, they are on the motherboard to the right of the processor, much less often from above.
В большинство современных компьютеров модули memory should be installed in pairs, and the modules must be from the same manufacturer and are based on the same chips. Ie, it's better to buy a pair of slats at once. In this case, you will achieve memory operation in two-channel mode, which will slightly increase its performance. Much less often there are computers with three- and four-channel organization of RAM, but this is still a rarity. Slots, in which you need to install the memory at the same time, are usually marked with a certain color. Therefore, if you are replacing memory, you need to pull out two modules from slots of the same color. If you add - insert new modules in the same slots.
Аккуратно вставляем модуль памяти в пустой слот.After making sure that the notches on the module coincided with the protrusions in the connector itself, gently push the bar. It should enter the slot without excessive effort, and the latches on the sides - automatically snap into place and securely fix the memory module in the connector. If this does not happen, do not try to snap them yourself. It is better to remove the bar and try again.
Yes, it goes without saying that the installation of RAM and its extraction should take place on a computer completely disconnected from the power supply.
Когда модули установлены, надеваем крышку housing, connect power and turn on the computer. If you did everything correctly, at the boot stage of the BIOS it will be possible to enjoy the RAM counter, which will show a new volume of "operatives".
That's all!
