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Memory Upgrade for HP Compaq Pavilion dv7-1285dx

HP Compaq Pavilion dv7-1285dx memory upgrade specification, Compaq Pavilion dv7-1285dx maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.

Upgrade memory on HP Compaq Pavilion dv7-1285dx upto a maximum of 8GB
PC2-6400 DDR2 SODIMM 200pin Memory., with maximum 4GB per slot in 2 Sockets memory slots. The HP Compaq Pavilion dv7-1285dx takes the PC2-6400 DDR2 SODIMM 200pin Memory. Memory Type.

HP Compaq Pavilion dv7-1285dx Memory Upgrade Specification
Standard Memory Maximum Memory Memory Expansion CPU Type Model/Chipset
2GB (Removable ) 8GB
PC2-6400 DDR2 SODIMM 200pin Memory.
2 Sockets Chipset: Intel PM45
 

HP Compaq Pavilion dv7-1285dx 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 HP Compaq Pavilion dv7-1285dx has 2 Sockets 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.