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Memory Upgrade for Gateway MX8738
Gateway MX8738 memory upgrade specification, MX8738 maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on Gateway MX8738 upto a maximum of 2.0 GB
PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM SODIMMs. Supports Dual Channel DDR2., with maximum 1GB per slot in 2 memory slots. The Gateway MX8738 takes the PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM SODIMMs. Supports Dual Channel DDR2. Memory Type.
| Gateway MX8738 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 PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM SODIMMs. Supports Dual Channel DDR2. |
2 sockets | 1.73GHz Intel Pentium Dual Core T2080 | 533MHz FSB, Intel 943GML Chipset |
Gateway MX8738 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 MX8738 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.
