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6 Upgrading your computer

Upgrading the system memory

This section explains the procedures for removing and installing a memory module.

System memory interface

The six 240-pin sockets on the mainboard support Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM)-type DIMMs. You may install 1 GB or 2 GB DIMMs for a maximum memory capacity of 12 GB.

The DDR2 DIMMs require 1.8 volts. You can install PC2 6400/DDR2 800 modules in the DDR2 DIMM slots.

The mainboard has six DDR2 DIMM slots divided into three channels. Each channel is made up of two slots.

Channel A - DIMM 1 and DIMM 2

Channel B - DIMM 3 and DIMM 4

Channel C - DIMM 5 and DIMM 6

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Acer G7710 SERIES manual Upgrading the system memory, System memory interface