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Memory Upgrade for Dell Studio XPS 14
Dell Studio XPS 14 memory upgrade specification, Studio XPS 14 maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on Dell Studio XPS 14 upto a maximum of 8GB
DDR3 PC3-8500/10600 204-pin SODIMM, with maximum 4GB per slot in 2 (2 banks of 1) memory slots. The Dell Studio XPS 14 takes the DDR3 PC3-8500/10600 204-pin SODIMM Memory Type.
| Dell Studio XPS 14 Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 4GB(Removable) | 8GB DDR3 PC3-8500/10600 204-pin SODIMM |
2 (2 banks of 1) | Intel i3/i5/ i7 Chipset:Intel HM57 | |
Dell Studio XPS 14 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 Studio XPS 14 has 2 (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.
