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Memory Upgrade for IBM A70z-0401A2U
IBM A70z-0401A2U memory upgrade specification, A70z-0401A2U maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on IBM A70z-0401A2U upto a maximum of 4GB
PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM DIMM 240pin memory, with maximum per slot in 1 Socket memory slots. The IBM A70z-0401A2U takes the PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM DIMM 240pin memory Memory Type.
| IBM A70z-0401A2U Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 1GB(Removable) | 4GB PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM DIMM 240pin memory |
1 Socket | ||
IBM A70z-0401A2U 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 IBM A70z-0401A2U has 1 Socket 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.
