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Memory Upgrade for IBM ThinkCentre M58p 9961-xxx (Ultra SFF)

IBM ThinkCentre M58p 9961-xxx (Ultra SFF) memory upgrade specification, ThinkCentre M58p 9961-xxx (Ultra SFF) maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.

Upgrade memory on IBM ThinkCentre M58p 9961-xxx (Ultra SFF) upto a maximum of 4GB
PC3-8500 DDR3-1066 204 pin SODIMM, with maximum 2GB per slot in 2 (2 banks of 1) memory slots. The IBM ThinkCentre M58p 9961-xxx (Ultra SFF) takes the PC3-8500 DDR3-1066 204 pin SODIMM Memory Type.

IBM ThinkCentre M58p 9961-xxx (Ultra SFF) Memory Upgrade Specification
Standard Memory Maximum Memory Memory Expansion CPU Type Model/Chipset
1GB 4GB
PC3-8500 DDR3-1066 204 pin SODIMM
2 (2 banks of 1) - Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
- Intel Celeron Processor

Intel Q45 Chipset
 

IBM ThinkCentre M58p 9961-xxx (Ultra SFF) 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 M58p 9961-xxx (Ultra SFF) 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.