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Memory Upgrade for Compaq Contura Aero 4/33C
Compaq Contura Aero 4/33C memory upgrade specification, Contura Aero 4/33C maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on Compaq Contura Aero 4/33C upto a maximum of 20 MB
Bios Version 8/29/94 or later is required for the 16MB module to work. Ask Compaq Tech Support for a Bios upgrade kit if needed., with maximum per slot in 1 socket memory slots. The Compaq Contura Aero 4/33C takes the Bios Version 8/29/94 or later is required for the 16MB module to work. Ask Compaq Tech Support for a Bios upgrade kit if needed. Memory Type.
| Compaq Contura Aero 4/33C Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 4 MB (non-removable) | 20 MB Bios Version 8/29/94 or later is required for the 16MB module to work. Ask Compaq Tech Support for a Bios upgrade kit if needed. |
1 socket | 33MHz Intel i486SX | 800MHz FSB, Intel 915P Express Chipset |
Compaq Contura Aero 4/33C 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 Contura Aero 4/33C has 1 socket 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.
