How to Upgrade Memory Speed

There are few ways to increase the speed of your computer's memory. Firstly, the speed increase the memory by the BIOS (Basic Input / Output System). This is the basic software that allows devices to your computer to communicate with the operating system. Second, it is sufficient to upgrade the memory modules your system. This requires a bit of light hiding in your computer. In both cases, it is important to perform each task safely and correctly.

Instructions

Increasing the memory speed in BIOS

1. Turn on your computer. Follow the instructions on the startup screen to enter the BIOS menu. The splash screen tells you to hold down a key or key combination to enter the BIOS.

2. Use the arrow keys to navigate the setup menu Clock RAM in the BIOS setup window. The RAM clock settings menu allows you to raise and / or RAM clock speeds down.

3. Use the arrows left or right to increase the memory clock speed to desired speed.

4. Restart your computer, and test your RAM speed has increased on a memory-intensive program. This typically includes a game or a program of multimedia design, as appropriate.


Upgrading Laptop Memory

1. Turn off your laptop via the Start menu of the operating system. Unplug all cables and external devices from the laptop. Close the display panel, and put the laptop down with the front of the laptop in front of you.

2. Remove the battery from its compartment on the bottom side of the laptop. The battery is held in place by one or two release buttons. Then remove the lid of memory and screws Phillips head of the center of the laptop.

3. Separate clips at each end of the memory module within the memory compartment. Tilt the module upwards at an angle. Then, pull the memory module from the memory slot. Repeat for each module, you remove the laptop.

4. Place the new memory module into the empty memory slot at an angle upward. Make sure the notches on the small module align with the notches in the memory slot. Press the module until the retaining clips of the slot to break the module into place. Repeat for each module you install.

5. Replace the battery compartment and memory retention screws. Replace the battery. Reconnect all cables and devices to the laptop.


Upgrade computer memory

1. Turn off the computer. Disconnect the main power cable on the rear panel of the computer. Disconnect and remove all devices from your computer. Touch an unpainted metal surface to ground yourself before opening the box office.

2. Position the computer so that the back panel is facing you. Place foot on his left side. Remove the screws or release the latches securing the access panel right side up. Remove the side panel to reveal the computer inside the computer.

3. Locate the memory modules near the center of the motherboard. Spread the retaining clips at each end of the memory module that you want to delete. Remove the module from its compartment. Repeat for each module, you withdraw.

4. Align the notches on the new memory module with the slots inside the compartment empty memory. Place the module into the compartment, then press the top edge of the module until it snaps. Repeat for each module you install.

5. Replace the side access panel and reconnect all cables and peripherals to the computer.