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Memory Upgrade for IBM IdeaCentre B540 All-in-One
IBM IdeaCentre B540 All-in-One memory upgrade specification, IdeaCentre B540 All-in-One maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on IBM IdeaCentre B540 All-in-One upto a maximum of 8 GB
DDR3L 1600MHz SODIMM, with maximum 4GB per slot in 2 memory slots. The IBM IdeaCentre B540 All-in-One takes the DDR3L 1600MHz SODIMM Memory Type.
| IBM IdeaCentre B540 All-in-One Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 4 GB | 8 GB DDR3L 1600MHz SODIMM |
2 | Intel Core i5 | Intel H61 Express |
IBM IdeaCentre B540 All-in-One 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 B540 All-in-One 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.
