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Memory Upgrade for Gateway MT6831
Gateway MT6831 memory upgrade specification, MT6831 maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on Gateway MT6831 upto a maximum of 2.0 GB
PC2-4200 DDR2 SDRAM SODIMMs. Supports Dual Channel DDR2., with maximum 1GB per slot in 2 memory slots. The Gateway MT6831 takes the PC2-4200 DDR2 SDRAM SODIMMs. Supports Dual Channel DDR2. Memory Type.
| Gateway MT6831 Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 2.0 GB = 1.0 GB (removable) + 1.0 GB (removable) | 2.0 GB PC2-4200 DDR2 SDRAM SODIMMs. Supports Dual Channel DDR2. |
2 sockets | 1.73GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T5300 | 533MHz FSB, Intel 943GL Chipset |
Gateway MT6831 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 MT6831 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.
