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Memory Upgrade for IBM Aptiva a40/a44
IBM Aptiva a40/a44 memory upgrade specification, Aptiva a40/a44 maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on IBM Aptiva a40/a44 upto a maximum of 128 MB
Memory modules MUST be installed in pairs, with maximum 32MB per slot in 4 (2 banks of 2) memory slots. The IBM Aptiva a40/a44 takes the Memory modules MUST be installed in pairs Memory Type.
| IBM Aptiva a40/a44 Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 8 or 16 MB (removable) | 128 MB Memory modules MUST be installed in pairs |
4 sockets (2 banks of 2) | 133MHz Intel Pentium | 133MHz FSB, VIA Apollo Pro133A Chipset |
IBM Aptiva a40/a44 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 a40/a44 has 4 (2 banks of 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.
