Thursday, December 17, 2009

How to Attach a Memory Card to Your Computer Motherboard

If your computer experiences speed decelerations when running multiple applications, immerse PC games or heavy multimedia software, you may be low on RAM. You can immediately rectify this problem by purchasing new memory modules or replacing your low capacity RAM modules.

How to Attach a Memory Card to Your Computer Motherboard
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Jeffrey_Frasco]Jeffrey Frasco

If your computer experiences speed decelerations when running multiple applications, immerse PC games or heavy multimedia software, you may be low on RAM. You can immediately rectify this problem by purchasing new memory modules or replacing your low capacity RAM modules.

RAM is where your PC temporarily parks data that it needs immediate access to -- usually for open applications and ongoing processes. RAM modules or memory cards are available in several storage capacities. Some can store 256MB of memory, while others can store as much as 2GB.

Memory cards are attached to the computer motherboard. Some motherboards can only accommodate two RAM modules while others can synchronize up to four memory cards. Motherboards are also configured to only accept certain types of memory cards. To do things safely, you can take out your old memory card and present it to the computer store when purchasing a new one.

To install or replace a memory card in your computer, turn off your PC first and unplug it from the power socket. Using a screwdriver, unscrew and open up your computer case. This will reveal all your internal computer components. You should be able to see the motherboard at the center. This is a wide flat board where all your other PC components are attached.

Look for a card similar to the one you purchased. Memory cards are attached side by side. To install the new memory card, hold it by the sides and gently push it down with your index finger on an extra or freed memory slot. It should lock in place. Avoid touching the surface and pins of your memory card as this could trigger an electrostatic discharge which can damage your card.

Make sure your computer is turned off when removing or installing a memory card and only turn it on when your memory cards are securely in place. You computer needs at least one memory card to boot up.

To make sure that your new memory card is properly installed and recognized by your computer, check your system properties. It should display the amount of RAM that you currently have together with your other system specifications.

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