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Memory Upgrade for IBM Power Series 800 Model 850
IBM Power Series 800 Model 850 memory upgrade specification, Power Series 800 Model 850 maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on IBM Power Series 800 Model 850 upto a maximum of 192 MB
Memory modules MUST be installed in pairs, with maximum per slot in 6 (3 banks of 2) memory slots. The IBM Power Series 800 Model 850 takes the Memory modules MUST be installed in pairs Memory Type.
| IBM Power Series 800 Model 850 Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 16 or 32 MB (removable) | 192 MB Memory modules MUST be installed in pairs |
6 sockets (3 banks of 2) | 100/120/133MHz PowerPC 604 | 100MHz FSB |
IBM Power Series 800 Model 850 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 Power Series 800 Model 850 has 6 (3 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.
