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Memory Upgrade for Compaq 6710b

Compaq 6710b memory upgrade specification, 6710b maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.

Upgrade memory on Compaq 6710b upto a maximum of 4.0 GB
PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM SODIMMs. Supports Dual Channel DDR2, with maximum 2GB per slot in 2 memory slots. The Compaq 6710b takes the PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM SODIMMs. Supports Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Type.

Compaq 6710b Memory Upgrade Specification
Standard Memory Maximum Memory Memory Expansion CPU Type Model/Chipset
512 MB / 1.0 GB / 2.0 GB (removable) 4.0 GB
PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM SODIMMs. Supports Dual Channel DDR2
2 sockets Intel Core 2 Duo / Intel Celeron 533/800MHz FSB, Mobile Intel GM965 Express Chipset
 

Compaq 6710b 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 Compaq 6710b has 2 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.