> HP Memory > HP Other Models Laptop Memory
Memory Upgrade for HP G62-a17SO
HP G62-a17SO memory upgrade specification, G62-a17SO maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on HP G62-a17SO upto a maximum of 4 GB
DDR3 PC3-8500 1066 MHz SODIMMs, with maximum 2GB per slot in 2 Slots memory slots. The HP G62-a17SO takes the DDR3 PC3-8500 1066 MHz SODIMMs Memory Type.
| HP G62-a17SO Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 2 GB | 4 GB DDR3 PC3-8500 1066 MHz SODIMMs |
2 Slots | AMD Athlon II Dual-Core P320 (2.1 GHz) | Intel HM55 chipset |
HP G62-a17SO 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 G62-a17SO has 2 Slots 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.
