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Memory Upgrade for Compaq Deskpro 6000 5166X/2150/PDS

Compaq Deskpro 6000 5166X/2150/PDS memory upgrade specification, Deskpro 6000 5166X/2150/PDS maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.

Upgrade memory on Compaq Deskpro 6000 5166X/2150/PDS upto a maximum of 256 MB
n/a, with maximum 32MB per slot in 8 (4 banks of 2) memory slots. The Compaq Deskpro 6000 5166X/2150/PDS takes the n/a Memory Type.

Compaq Deskpro 6000 5166X/2150/PDS Memory Upgrade Specification
Standard Memory Maximum Memory Memory Expansion CPU Type Model/Chipset
16 or 32 MB (removable) 256 MB
n/a
8 sockets (4 banks of 2) 166MHz Intel Pentium w/MMX 800MHz FSB, Intel 915P Express Chipset
 

Compaq Deskpro 6000 5166X/2150/PDS 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 Deskpro 6000 5166X/2150/PDS has 8 (4 banks of 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.