Compaq Deskpro 2000 Series - Manual (Page 89)

5-18 Upgrading the Desktop Computer
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Upgrading Graphics
Capabilities Pentium systems feature an embedded S3 Trio64V2/GX
enhanced 64-bit graphics controller installed with 1 MB
SGRAM, expandable to 2 MB.
Pentium II systems feature an embedded Matrox MGA-1064
SG Graphics Accelerator installed with 2 MB SGRAM,
expandable to 4 MB, depending on the model.
Upgrading the Enhanced 64-bit Graphics Controller
The S3 Trio64V2/GX enhanced 64-bit graphics controller is a
PCI graphics solution embedded on the system board. With 1
MB SGRAM standard, it supports resolutions up to 1024 x 768
at 256 colors. With an additional 1 MB SGRAM, the controller
supports resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 at 256 colors.
To install an additional 1-MB SGRAM module on the system
board, complete the following steps:
1. Remove any expansion boards that block access to the
system board.
2. Install the 1-MB SGRAM upgrade module onto the system
board.
Installing a 1-MB SGRAM Module onto the System Board