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Memory Upgrade for Gateway FX542XT
Gateway FX542XT memory upgrade specification, FX542XT maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on Gateway FX542XT upto a maximum of 8GB
PC2-6400 DDR2 SDRAM DIMM Memory.
Although the memory can be installed one module at a time,
the best performance comes from using matched pairs of modules.
, with maximum 2GB per slot in 4 Sockets(2 banks of 2) memory slots. The Gateway FX542XT takes the PC2-6400 DDR2 SDRAM DIMM Memory.
Although the memory can be installed one module at a time,
the best performance comes from using matched pairs of modules.
Memory Type.
| Gateway FX542XT Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 2GB (Removable ) | 8GB PC2-6400 DDR2 SDRAM DIMM Memory. Although the memory can be installed one module at a time, the best performance comes from using matched pairs of modules. |
4 Sockets(2 banks of 2) | Chipset: nVidia nForce 680i LT | |
Gateway FX542XT 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 Gateway FX542XT has 4 Sockets(2 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.
