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Memory Upgrade for Gateway P-6861j FX
Gateway P-6861j FX memory upgrade specification, P-6861j FX maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on Gateway P-6861j FX upto a maximum of 4GB
PC2-6400 DDR2 200-pin SDRAM SODIMMs., with maximum 2GB per slot in 2 Sockets (2 banks of 1) memory slots. The Gateway P-6861j FX takes the PC2-6400 DDR2 200-pin SDRAM SODIMMs. Memory Type.
| Gateway P-6861j FX Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 3GB (Removable) | 4GB PC2-6400 DDR2 200-pin SDRAM SODIMMs. |
2 Sockets (2 banks of 1) | Intel PM965 Chipset | |
Gateway P-6861j FX 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 P-6861j FX has 2 Sockets (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.
