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Memory Upgrade for Intel VC820
Intel VC820 memory upgrade specification, VC820 maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on Intel VC820 upto a maximum of 512 MB
PC600/PC700/PC800 RDRAM RIMMs, with maximum 256MB per slot in 2 memory slots. The Intel VC820 takes the PC600/PC700/PC800 RDRAM RIMMs Memory Type.
| Intel VC820 Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 0 MB (removable) | 512 MB PC600/PC700/PC800 RDRAM RIMMs |
2 sockets | 450MHz - 933MHz Intel Pentium III or 350MHz - 450MHz Intel Pentium II | 100/133MHz FSB, Intel 820 Chipset, ATX Form Factor |
Intel VC820 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 Intel VC820 has 2 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.
