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Memory Upgrade for Dell Dimension M166a
Dell Dimension M166a memory upgrade specification, Dimension M166a maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on Dell Dimension M166a upto a maximum of 128MB
PC66 SDRAM DIMMs. (supports two or four clock cycles), with maximum 64MB per slot in 2 memory slots. The Dell Dimension M166a takes the PC66 SDRAM DIMMs. (supports two or four clock cycles) Memory Type.
| Dell Dimension M166a Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 16 MB (removable) | 128MB PC66 SDRAM DIMMs. (supports two or four clock cycles) |
2 sockets | 166MHz Intel Pentium w/MMX | Intel 430VX Chipset |
Dell Dimension M166a 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 Dell Dimension M166a 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.
