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Memory Upgrade for Biostar M7VIF
Biostar M7VIF memory upgrade specification, M7VIF maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on Biostar M7VIF upto a maximum of 3.0 GB
PC1600/PC2100/PC2700 DDR SDRAM DIMMs. Supports only 6 banks of memory., with maximum per slot in 4 memory slots. The Biostar M7VIF takes the PC1600/PC2100/PC2700 DDR SDRAM DIMMs. Supports only 6 banks of memory. Memory Type.
| Biostar M7VIF Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 0 MB (removable) | 3.0 GB PC1600/PC2100/PC2700 DDR SDRAM DIMMs. Supports only 6 banks of memory. |
4 sockets | AMD Athlon, Duron | 200/266MHz FSB, VIA KT266A Chipset, ATX Form Factor |
Biostar M7VIF 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 M7VIF has 4 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.
