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Memory Upgrade for Compaq ProSignia PC Server 486DX2/66

Compaq ProSignia PC Server 486DX2/66 memory upgrade specification, ProSignia PC Server 486DX2/66 maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.

Upgrade memory on Compaq ProSignia PC Server 486DX2/66 upto a maximum of 128 MB
Although it is physically possible to install up to 136MB, the ProSignia will only recognize 128MB. Compaqs 16MB module based on 4Mbit technology (P/N 139917-001) has been discontinued by Compaq and should not be used in the ProSignia., with maximum 32MB per slot in 4 memory slots. The Compaq ProSignia PC Server 486DX2/66 takes the Although it is physically possible to install up to 136MB, the ProSignia will only recognize 128MB. Compaqs 16MB module based on 4Mbit technology (P/N 139917-001) has been discontinued by Compaq and should not be used in the ProSignia. Memory Type.

Compaq ProSignia PC Server 486DX2/66 Memory Upgrade Specification
Standard Memory Maximum Memory Memory Expansion CPU Type Model/Chipset
4 or 8 MB (non-removable) 128 MB
Although it is physically possible to install up to 136MB, the ProSignia will only recognize 128MB. Compaqs 16MB module based on 4Mbit technology (P/N 139917-001) has been discontinued by Compaq and should not be used in the ProSignia.
4 sockets 66MHz Intel i486DX2 100MHz FSB
 

Compaq ProSignia PC Server 486DX2/66 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 ProSignia PC Server 486DX2/66 has 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.