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Memory Upgrade for eMachines EL1301 Desktop
eMachines EL1301 Desktop memory upgrade specification, EL1301 Desktop maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on eMachines EL1301 Desktop upto a maximum of 4GB
PC2-5300/6400 DDR2 SDRAM 240pin DIMM, with maximum 2GB per slot in 2 Sockets (2 banks of 1) memory slots. The eMachines EL1301 Desktop takes the PC2-5300/6400 DDR2 SDRAM 240pin DIMM Memory Type.
| eMachines EL1301 Desktop Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 1GB (Removable) | 4GB PC2-5300/6400 DDR2 SDRAM 240pin DIMM |
2 Sockets (2 banks of 1) | ||
eMachines EL1301 Desktop 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 eMachines EL1301 Desktop has 2 Sockets (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.
