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Memory Upgrade for IBM Aptiva 2168-L89
IBM Aptiva 2168-L89 memory upgrade specification, Aptiva 2168-L89 maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on IBM Aptiva 2168-L89 upto a maximum of 128 MB
FPM SIMMs. Supports parity, with maximum 32MB per slot in 4 memory slots. The IBM Aptiva 2168-L89 takes the FPM SIMMs. Supports parity Memory Type.
| IBM Aptiva 2168-L89 Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 4 MB (removable) | 128 MB FPM SIMMs. Supports parity |
4 sockets | 66MHz Intel 486DX/2 | Opti Viper Chipset, LPX w/Riser form factor |
IBM Aptiva 2168-L89 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 2168-L89 has 4 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.
