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Memory Upgrade for Biostar M7SXF
Biostar M7SXF memory upgrade specification, M7SXF maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on Biostar M7SXF upto a maximum of 3.0 GB
PC1600/2100/2700 DDR SDRAM DIMMs, with maximum per slot in 2 (PC2700 184-pin DDR DIMMs), 3 (PC1600/2100 184-pin DDR DIMMs) memory slots. The Biostar M7SXF takes the PC1600/2100/2700 DDR SDRAM DIMMs Memory Type.
| Biostar M7SXF Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 0 MB (removable) | 3.0 GB PC1600/2100/2700 DDR SDRAM DIMMs |
2 sockets (PC2700 184-pin DDR DIMMs), 3 sockets (PC1600/2100 184-pin DDR DIMMs) | Intel Pentium 4 | 400MHz FSB, SiS645 Chipset, ATX Form Factor |
Biostar M7SXF 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 Biostar M7SXF has 2 (PC2700 184-pin DDR DIMMs), 3 (PC1600/2100 184-pin DDR DIMMs) 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.
