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Memory Upgrade for IBM ThinkCentre A52 8342-xxx
IBM ThinkCentre A52 8342-xxx memory upgrade specification, ThinkCentre A52 8342-xxx maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on IBM ThinkCentre A52 8342-xxx upto a maximum of 4.0 GB
PC2-4200/5300 DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs. Supports Dual Channel DDR., with maximum 2GB per slot in 2 memory slots. The IBM ThinkCentre A52 8342-xxx takes the PC2-4200/5300 DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs. Supports Dual Channel DDR. Memory Type.
| IBM ThinkCentre A52 8342-xxx Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 256 MB (removable) | 4.0 GB PC2-4200/5300 DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs. Supports Dual Channel DDR. |
2 sockets | Intel Celeron D or Intel Pentium 4 or Intel Pentium D | 533/800MHz FSB, Intel 945GZ Chipset |
IBM ThinkCentre A52 8342-xxx 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 ThinkCentre A52 8342-xxx 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.
