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Memory Upgrade for Apple Power Mac G5 Dual 2.0GHz (M9747LL/A)
Apple Power Mac G5 Dual 2.0GHz (M9747LL/A) memory upgrade specification, Power Mac G5 Dual 2.0GHz (M9747LL/A) maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on Apple Power Mac G5 Dual 2.0GHz (M9747LL/A) upto a maximum of 4.0 GB
PC3200 DDR SDRAM DIMMs., with maximum 1GB per slot in 4 (2 banks of 2) memory slots. The Apple Power Mac G5 Dual 2.0GHz (M9747LL/A) takes the PC3200 DDR SDRAM DIMMs. Memory Type.
| Apple Power Mac G5 Dual 2.0GHz (M9747LL/A) Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 512 MB = 256 MB (removable) + 256 MB (removable) | 4.0 GB PC3200 DDR SDRAM DIMMs. |
4 sockets (2 banks of 2) | Dual 2.0GHz PowerPC G5 | 1.0GHz FSB |
Apple Power Mac G5 Dual 2.0GHz (M9747LL/A) 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 Power Mac G5 Dual 2.0GHz (M9747LL/A) has 4 (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.
