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Memory Upgrade for Gateway GT3220M
Gateway GT3220M memory upgrade specification, GT3220M maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on Gateway GT3220M upto a maximum of 4GB
PC2-4200 DDR2 SDRAM DIMM 240pin memory, with maximum 1GB per slot in 4Sockets(2 banks of 2) memory slots. The Gateway GT3220M takes the PC2-4200 DDR2 SDRAM DIMM 240pin memory Memory Type.
| Gateway GT3220M Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 1GB(Removable) | 4GB PC2-4200 DDR2 SDRAM DIMM 240pin memory |
4Sockets(2 banks of 2) | ||
Gateway GT3220M 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 Gateway GT3220M has 4Sockets(2 banks of 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.
