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Memory Upgrade for IBM IdeaCentre B500-08873AU
IBM IdeaCentre B500-08873AU memory upgrade specification, IdeaCentre B500-08873AU maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on IBM IdeaCentre B500-08873AU upto a maximum of 4GB
PC3-8500 DDR3-1066 240pin SDRAM DIMM, with maximum 2GB per slot in 2 (2 banks of 1) memory slots. The IBM IdeaCentre B500-08873AU takes the PC3-8500 DDR3-1066 240pin SDRAM DIMM Memory Type.
| IBM IdeaCentre B500-08873AU Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 1GB | 4GB PC3-8500 DDR3-1066 240pin SDRAM DIMM |
2 (2 banks of 1) | Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 (2.66GHz) Processor |
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IBM IdeaCentre B500-08873AU 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 IdeaCentre B500-08873AU has 2 (2 banks of 1) 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.
