SDRAM in pentium1 system: it does not need installing in pairs, right? \ VOGONS

SDRAM in pentium1 system: it does not need installing in pairs, right?

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First post, by keropi

Posted on 2011-08-29, 19:41

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Hiya!

just to clarify because of my rusty memory...
on a pentium1 system with both 72pin simm + sdram dimm:
simms need to go in pairs (I know this for sure 🤣)
sdram can be installed in pair or single, right?

thanks!

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Reply 1 of 3, by GL1zdA

Posted on 2011-08-29, 20:11

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Yes, that's how it works.

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Reply 2 of 3, by keropi

Posted on 2011-08-29, 20:36

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thanks for the verification!

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Reply 3 of 3, by Tetrium

Posted on 2011-08-29, 22:56

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GL1zdA wrote:
Yes, that's how it works.

Confirmed 😉

72p SIMM's are 32 bit while DIMM's are 64 bit, ftr 😉

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