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Memory Upgrade for IBM ThinkCentre M57e 9356-AFU (DDR2-667MHz)
IBM ThinkCentre M57e 9356-AFU (DDR2-667MHz) memory upgrade specification, ThinkCentre M57e 9356-AFU (DDR2-667MHz) maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on IBM ThinkCentre M57e 9356-AFU (DDR2-667MHz) upto a maximum of 4GB
PC2-5300 DDR2-667 240pin SDRAM DIMM, with maximum 2GB per slot in 2 (2 banks of 1) memory slots. The IBM ThinkCentre M57e 9356-AFU (DDR2-667MHz) takes the PC2-5300 DDR2-667 240pin SDRAM DIMM Memory Type.
| IBM ThinkCentre M57e 9356-AFU (DDR2-667MHz) Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
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| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 0MB | 4GB PC2-5300 DDR2-667 240pin SDRAM DIMM |
2 (2 banks of 1) | Intel Core 2 Duo E4600 Dual Core (2.4GHz) Processor Intel G31 Express Chipset |
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IBM ThinkCentre M57e 9356-AFU (DDR2-667MHz) 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 M57e 9356-AFU (DDR2-667MHz) has 2 (2 banks of 1) 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.
