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Memory Upgrade for Apple MacBook Pro 2.16GHz 17
Apple MacBook Pro 2.16GHz 17 memory upgrade specification, MacBook Pro 2.16GHz 17 maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on Apple MacBook Pro 2.16GHz 17 upto a maximum of 2.0 GB
PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM SODIMMs. When installed in pairs, SODIMMs must be the same size and type., with maximum 1GB per slot in 2 memory slots. The Apple MacBook Pro 2.16GHz 17 takes the PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM SODIMMs. When installed in pairs, SODIMMs must be the same size and type. Memory Type.
| Apple MacBook Pro 2.16GHz 17 Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 2.0 GB = 1.0 GB (removable) + 1.0 GB (removable) | 2.0 GB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM SODIMMs. When installed in pairs, SODIMMs must be the same size and type. |
2 sockets | 2.0GHz Intel Core Duo Processor T2500 | 667MHz FSB |
Apple MacBook Pro 2.16GHz 17 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 MacBook Pro 2.16GHz 17 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.
