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Memory Upgrade for Dell Vostro 230 Mini Tower/Slim Tower
Dell Vostro 230 Mini Tower/Slim Tower memory upgrade specification, Vostro 230 Mini Tower/Slim Tower maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on Dell Vostro 230 Mini Tower/Slim Tower upto a maximum of 4GB
PC3-10666 DDR3-1333 240pin SDRAM DIMM, with maximum 2GB per slot in 2 (2 banks of 1) memory slots. The Dell Vostro 230 Mini Tower/Slim Tower takes the PC3-10666 DDR3-1333 240pin SDRAM DIMM Memory Type.
| Dell Vostro 230 Mini Tower/Slim Tower Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 1GB | 4GB PC3-10666 DDR3-1333 240pin SDRAM DIMM |
2 (2 banks of 1) | - Intel Core 2 Duo Processor - Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Intel G41 Chipset |
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Dell Vostro 230 Mini Tower/Slim Tower 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 Vostro 230 Mini Tower/Slim Tower 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.
