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Memory Upgrade for Compaq ProSignia 170-500
Compaq ProSignia 170-500 memory upgrade specification, ProSignia 170-500 maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on Compaq ProSignia 170-500 upto a maximum of 576 MB
PC100 SDRAM SODIMMs This system can take more than one type of memory depending on the motherboard., with maximum per slot in 2 memory slots. The Compaq ProSignia 170-500 takes the PC100 SDRAM SODIMMs This system can take more than one type of memory depending on the motherboard. Memory Type.
| Compaq ProSignia 170-500 Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 64 MB (non-removable) | 576 MB PC100 SDRAM SODIMMs This system can take more than one type of memory depending on the motherboard. |
2 sockets | 500MHz Intel Pentium III | 100MHz FSB |
Compaq ProSignia 170-500 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 ProSignia 170-500 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.
