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Memory Upgrade for IBM Aptiva 2137-E11
IBM Aptiva 2137-E11 memory upgrade specification, Aptiva 2137-E11 maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on IBM Aptiva 2137-E11 upto a maximum of 64 MB
Although the system is upgradable to 128MB, only the first 64MB is cached for optimal performance., with maximum per slot in 2 memory slots. The IBM Aptiva 2137-E11 takes the Although the system is upgradable to 128MB, only the first 64MB is cached for optimal performance. Memory Type.
| IBM Aptiva 2137-E11 Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 16,24,32,48 MB (removable) | 64 MB Although the system is upgradable to 128MB, only the first 64MB is cached for optimal performance. |
2 sockets | 166MHz Cyrix 6x86 | ALi 1521/1523 Chipset |
IBM Aptiva 2137-E11 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 Aptiva 2137-E11 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.
