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Memory Upgrade for IBM ThinkPad Edge E430c
IBM ThinkPad Edge E430c memory upgrade specification, ThinkPad Edge E430c maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on IBM ThinkPad Edge E430c upto a maximum of 16 GB
PC3-12800 DDR3 SODIMMs, with maximum 8GB per slot in 2 Slots memory slots. The IBM ThinkPad Edge E430c takes the PC3-12800 DDR3 SODIMMs Memory Type.
| IBM ThinkPad Edge E430c Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 16 GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SODIMMs |
2 Slots | Intel Core i3 2328M (2.20GHz) ; Up to 2nd or 3rd gen i5 | Intel HM77 chipset | |
IBM ThinkPad Edge E430c 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 ThinkPad Edge E430c has 2 Slots 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.
