AST RESEARCH, INC.       INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN # 0030       01/07/97 
 
 
 
TITLE:  Installing Memory into an Ascentia P
 
 
SUMMARY 
 
   When adding memory to an Ascentia P system, the memory module 
   must be properly installed. Improper installation may result in 
   intermittent memory failures or the memory may not be recognized 
   by the unit.
   
   This issue affects all Ascentia P mobile systems.    
 
 
NOTES 
 
   The Main Logic Board (MLB) connector has six holes for locking, 
   three on each side. The memory module connector has six locking 
   hooks, three on each side. The intermittent memory failure occurs 
   when the memory appears to be seated, but is not locked 
   correctly. If the connector is not locked correctly, this allows 
   for the movement of the memory module and intermittent memory 
   failures.
   
   Use the following procedure when installing memory into an 
   Ascentia P:
   
   1. Position the unit with the memory compartments away 
      from you. Refer to figure 1.
   
   2. Place the memory module on the MLB connector in BANK 0 
      (the right side connector).
   
   3. Insert the right side first by pressing down on the 
      right side enough to make the left side rise 
      approximately 1/4 inch.
   
   4. Insert the left side while holding down the right side 
      by pressing firmly on the left side of the module 
      until you hear a click.
   
   Figure 1. Position of the whole unit from the bottom.
   
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TAN 000500IK 
 
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