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Memory Upgrade for IBM IdeaPad Y700
IBM IdeaPad Y700 memory upgrade specification, IdeaPad Y700 maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on IBM IdeaPad Y700 upto a maximum of 32 GB
DDR4 PC4-17000 2133MHz SODIMMs, with maximum 16GB per slot in 2 Slots memory slots. The IBM IdeaPad Y700 takes the DDR4 PC4-17000 2133MHz SODIMMs Memory Type.
| IBM IdeaPad Y700 Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 8 GB | 32 GB DDR4 PC4-17000 2133MHz SODIMMs |
2 Slots | Intel i7 6700HQ | Intel HM170 Chipset |
IBM IdeaPad Y700 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 IdeaPad Y700 has 2 Slots 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.
