Compaq 164SX Computer Hardware User Manual


 
5–2 Upgrading the AlphaPC 164SX
Upgrading SDRAM Memory
5.2 Upgrading SDRAM Memory
You can upgrade memory in the AlphaPC 164SX by adding more DIMMs or
replacing the ones you have with a greater size. Refer to Figure 2–1 for DIMM
connector locations.
Use the following general guidelines:
1. Observe antistatic precautions. Handle DIMMs only at the edges to prevent
damage.
2. Remove power from the system.
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64-bit-wide DIMMs can also be used.
Table 5–1 AlphaPC 164SX SDRAM Memory Configurations
Bank 0
1
Bank 1
1
Total Memory J7 J8 J9 J10
32MB 2Mb × 72 2Mb × 72 ——
64MB 2Mb
× 72 2Mb × 72 2Mb × 72 2Mb × 72
4Mb
× 72 4Mb × 72 ——
96MB 4Mb
× 72 4Mb × 72 2Mb × 72 2Mb × 72
128MB 4Mb
× 72 4Mb × 72 4Mb × 72 4Mb × 72
8Mb
× 72 8Mb × 72 ——
160MB 8Mb
× 72 8Mb × 72 2Mb × 72 2Mb × 72
192MB 8Mb
× 72 8Mb × 72 4Mb × 72 4Mb × 72
256MB 8Mb
× 72 8Mb × 72 8Mb × 72 8Mb × 72
16Mb
× 72 16Mb × 72 ——
512MB 16Mb
× 72 16Mb × 72 16Mb × 72 16Mb × 72