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Memory Upgrade for Apple Macintosh IIfx
Apple Macintosh IIfx memory upgrade specification, Macintosh IIfx maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on Apple Macintosh IIfx upto a maximum of 128 MB
If your Macintosh is currently using System 7 you do not need any additional memory software. If you are running on an older operating system, and the amount of physical memory exceeds 8MB, we recommend Maxima for optimal memory use when running 24-bit, with maximum per slot in 8 (2 banks of 4) memory slots. The Apple Macintosh IIfx takes the If your Macintosh is currently using System 7 you do not need any additional memory software. If you are running on an older operating system, and the amount of physical memory exceeds 8MB, we recommend Maxima for optimal memory use when running 24-bit Memory Type.
| Apple Macintosh IIfx Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 4 MB (removable) | 128 MB If your Macintosh is currently using System 7 you do not need any additional memory software. If you are running on an older operating system, and the amount of physical memory exceeds 8MB, we recommend Maxima for optimal memory use when running 24-bit |
8 sockets (2 banks of 4) | 40MHz Motorola 68030 | 667MHz FSB |
Apple Macintosh IIfx Memory Upgrade options.
What are memory sockets or slots and how are these divided into bank?
Memory Sockets or Slots are the place where memory RAM modules are inserted in the motherboard. The Apple Macintosh IIfx has 8 (2 banks of 4) memory expansion slots. A memory bank is a group of memory expansion sockets, a bank must be completely filled with memory modules of the same size and type in order for the system to recognize and address the memory. i.e. :
2 sockets (2 banks of 1) This indicates that there are 2 memory slots. These are divided into 2 banks, and each bank consists of one memory slot. So you can add memory one piece at a time for the system to use.
3 sockets (3 banks of 1) This indicates that there are 3 memory slots. These are divided into 3 banks, and each bank consists of one memory slot. So you can add memory one piece at a time for the system to use.
4 sockets (2 banks of 2) This indicates that there are 4 memory slots. These are divided into 2 banks, and each bank consists of two memory slots. So you must add memory two pieces at a time (they must be the same size and type of memory) in order for the system to benefit from the upgrade.
8 sockets (4 banks of 2) This indicates that there are 8 memory slots. These are divided into 4 banks, and each bank consists of two memory slots. So you must add memory two pieces at a time (they must be the same size and type of memory) in order for the system to benefit from the upgrade.
12 sockets (3 banks of 4) This indicates that there are 12 memory slots. These are divided into 3 banks, and each bank consists of four memory slots. So you must add memory four pieces at a time (and they must be the same size and type of memory) in order for the system to benefit from the upgrade.
