Certain memory requirements are necessary

to install and run ClearPic. Check that the

computer has at least 500 MB of RAM available.
For optimal performance, make sure the computer's
CPU has a bit size of at least 32 bits. It should run at a
bus speed of 800 MHz.
There are several options to fix problems with limited
memory. One, is to limit the number of programs running at
the same time.
0 Before you read the Another, is to increase the amount of RAM. First, determine
passage, talk about whether your computer uses SIMMs or DIMMs. Make sure that
these questions.
the memory's bus speed matches that of the
Virtual Memory
1 How has increased computer. Purchase the appropriate amount of RAM
computer memory
changed business?
2 When do people need to
and attach it to the motherboard.
You can also increase your computer's virtual
memory. This temporarily stores data on a
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Reading
virtual memory
@ Read the troubleshooting
guide. Then, choose the
correct answers.
1 What is the passage mainly about?
A the main function of the CPU
Vocabulary
B where to install the ClearPic file @ Match the words (1-7) with the definitions
(A-G).
C how to add or modify computer memory
D speeds of RAM attached to the motherboard 1 _ MHz 5 _ virtual memory
2 _SIMM 6 _ paging file
2 What should people do first when increasing
3 _ motherboard 7 _ bit
available RAM?
4 _ DIMM
A check to see if they need SIMMs or DIMMs
B increase the amount of virtual memory A where data that doesn't fit in the RAM is stored
C temporarily store their data on a paging file B the main circuit board in a computer
D make sure the CPU runs at a speed of 800 C a unit of measurement that measures the
MHz speed of a CPU
D a data storage method that stores data on the
3 What is NOT a way to fi x a limited memory
hard drive
problem?
E the smallest unit of computer data
A increase the amount of virtual memory
F an memory module that sends up to 32 bits of
B buy a new motherboard for the computer
data to a CPU
C reduce the number of programs running
G a memory module that sends up to 64 bits of
D increase the amount of available RAM data to a CPU
4
0 Fill in the blanks with the correct words Speaking
and phrases from the word bank.
0 With a partner, act out the roles below
~hard driveBANK

M bit size
based on Task 7. Then, switch roles.
USE LANGUAGE SUCH AS:
MB bus speed
How can I help you?
1 The computer has a _ _ _ _ _ of 64 bits. The program keeps freezing.
2 The computer's CPU has a of 800 How can I fix that?
MHz.
3 Increase the virtual memory to store data on
the _ _ _ __ Student A: Your computer program keeps
4 This computer comes with 900 _ _ _ __ freezing. Talk to Student B about:
of RAM. • the problem
5 Install additional into the • solutions
motherboard. • increasing virtual memory

0 " Listen and read the troubleshooting

guide again. What happens when a Student B: You are a support center
computer's virtual memory is made bigger? employee. Answer Student A's questions.

Listening Writing
0 " Listen to a conversation between a 0 Use the conversation from Task 8 to
customer and an employee of ClearPic. complete the receipt.
Mark the statements as true (T) or false (F).
1 _ The customer's CPU is too slow to run the
program.
2 _ The employee advises the customer to buy
more RAM. ClearPie
3 _ Increasing the virtual memory will increase
the paging file size.
Support Center Receipt
------------------ ---------------- -- -- ---------
@ " Listen again and complete the
conversation. Customer
Issue
Employee: Well, 1 _ _ _ _ _ _ . To run
ClearPic you really want to have at
least 500 MB of memory. Does computer have enough memory? Y I N
Customer: So how can I fi x that?
Employee: One easy way is to increase your Advice given: Increase
computer's 2 _ _ _ _ .
Customer: What will that do? How to do this:
Employee: It increases the paging file size. That
way, your computer's 3 _ _ _ _
can store more data.
Customer: I see. So 4 _ _ __ do I increase
the memory?
Employee: 5 _ _ _ _ on the "My Computer''
icon. Under "Properties", increase the
maximum memory amount 6 _ _
_ _ __ half. 5