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Memory Upgrade for Apple iMac 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (24-inch)
Apple iMac 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (24-inch) memory upgrade specification, iMac 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (24-inch) maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on Apple iMac 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (24-inch) upto a maximum of 4GB
PC2-6400 DDR2 200-pin SDRAM SODIMMs., with maximum 2GB per slot in 2 Sockets (2 banks of 1) memory slots. The Apple iMac 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (24-inch) takes the PC2-6400 DDR2 200-pin SDRAM SODIMMs. Memory Type.
| Apple iMac 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (24-inch) Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 2GB (Removable) | 4GB PC2-6400 DDR2 200-pin SDRAM SODIMMs. |
2 Sockets (2 banks of 1) | ||
Apple iMac 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (24-inch) 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 iMac 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (24-inch) has 2 Sockets (2 banks of 1) 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.
