Main Memory

• basic concepts

  • memory banks (0,1,2): 64 Meg to 1 Gig
  • SIMMs (single in-line memory modules), DIMMS (dual in-line memory modules), SDRAM (synchronous DRAM)
  • SIMMs older, DIMMS old, SDRAM newer PCs
  • organization: conventional and extended

• additional references

  • Upgrading memory
  • c|net RAM Primer
  • All about memory
  • PNY Electronics: configure memory
  • Crucial memory selector

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