Random access memory
Revision as of 11:51, 8 December 2006 by Jtwaddle(talk | contribs)(Windows XP)

Random access memory (RAM) is the primary storage for running applications and data.

How much do I have?

Windows 2000

  1. Right-click 'My Computer' on the desktop.
  2. Click Properties
  3. Under the General tab, you will notice it will say 'Computer:' - it should say the amount of RAM. (e.g. 256 MB or 256,000 Kb)

Windows XP

  1. Click 'Start' from the Windows task bar.
  2. Right-click 'My Computer'.
  3. Click Properties
    1. Mycomputerprop.jpg
  4. Under the General tab, you will notice it will say 'Computer:' - it should say the amount of RAM. (e.g. 256 MB or 256,000 Kb)
    1. Systemprop.jpg

Mac OS X

  1. Click on the Blue Apple in the upper left hand corner of the screen.
  2. Click About this Mac...
  3. It should read - (e.g. Memory: 512 MB DDR SDRAM)

How much should I have?

All 鶹Ƶ owned computers should have at least 512MB as of December 2006. If you find out that you only have 256MB, please contact the Technology Helpline.