VRAM configurations

VRAM, like standard DRAM, is also provided in DIMMs. Your server comes with 2 MB of VRAM installed in two 1 MB DIMMs. (These DIMMs are installed in bank 1.) Your server’s VRAM can be expanded to a maximum of 4 MB by adding two 1 MB DIMMs to bank 2. Both DIMMs must be added at the same time.

IMPORTANT The VRAM DIMMs must be 32-bit-wide, 112-pin fast-paged mode with 70-ns RAM access time or faster. Do not use the 256K or 512K VRAM SIMMs used in older Macintosh computers.

Cache configurations

Your server has a 512K L2 cache. You can upgrade the L2 cache to a maximum of 4 MB by replacing the existing 512K cache DIMM with a higher-capacity cache DIMM.

Adding DRAM

If you decide to have additional DRAM installed in your server, the DIMMs can be installed one at a time in any order in any of the memory slots.

However, if you wish to take advantage of your server’s memory interleaving capability, which provides maximum performance, you must have the DIMMs installed in pairs and in paired slots. (A1 and B1 are the first pair of slots,

A2 and B2 are the second, and so on.) Memory interleaving allows the server to read or write to its memory at the same time that other memory reads or writes are occurring, thus providing faster performance.

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8550 specifications

The Apple 8550 is a remarkable piece of technology that embodies the company’s ongoing commitment to innovation and excellence. Released as part of Apple’s strategy to enhance user experience across its devices, the 8550 chip has set new benchmarks in performance, efficiency, and capabilities.

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Overall, the Apple 8550 chip symbolizes a significant advancement in mobile computing technology, combining high performance, energy efficiency, and cutting-edge features. It exemplifies Apple’s philosophy of enhancing the user experience through innovation, making it a cornerstone of the company’s latest devices.
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