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Memory Upgrade for IBM PS/2 Model L40 SX
IBM PS/2 Model L40 SX memory upgrade specification, PS/2 Model L40 SX maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on IBM PS/2 Model L40 SX upto a maximum of 18 MB
Only one 4MB module may be installed., with maximum per slot in 2 memory slots. The IBM PS/2 Model L40 SX takes the Only one 4MB module may be installed. Memory Type.
| IBM PS/2 Model L40 SX Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 2 MB (non-removable) | 18 MB Only one 4MB module may be installed. |
2 sockets | 20MHz Intel i386SX | 100MHz FSB |
IBM PS/2 Model L40 SX 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 PS/2 Model L40 SX 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.
