HP Dc5850 Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc5850 Series Business Desktop - Page 32
Memory Loading/Upgrading, 3.2 Memory Mapping and Pre-allocation - processor upgrade
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Processor/Memory Subsystem 3.3.1 Memory Loading/Upgrading Table 3-2 shows suggested memory configurations for these systems. CAUTION: Always power down the system and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet before adding or replacing memory modules. Changing memory modules while the unit is plugged into an active AC outlet could result in equipment damage. ✎ Table 3-2 does not list all possible configurations. Channel A Socket XMM 1 Socket XMM 3 none none none 512 MB none none none 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB none 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB Table 3-2. Memory Socket Loading Channel B Socket XMM 2 Socket XMM 4 Total none 512 MB 512 MB (single channel loading) none 512 MB 1 GB (dual-channel loading) none 1 GB 1 GB (single chanel loading) none 1 GB 2 GB (dual-channel loading) 1 GB 1 GB 4 GB (dual-channel loading) none 2 GB 4 GB (dual-channel loading) 2 GB 2 GB 8 GB (dual-channel loading) ✎ If only one DIMM is installed, it MUST be installed in socket 4. HP recommends using dual-channel loading (symmetrical, same-capacity, same-speed modules across both channels) to achieve the best performance. The system automatically selects singleor dual-channel operation depending on how DIMMs are installed. For dual-channel operation, the loading priority is to populate socket XMM4 before XMM2 for channel B, and socket XMM3 before XMM1 for channel A. ✎ Memory amounts over 3 GB may not be fully accessible with 32-bit operating systems due to system resource requirements. Addressing memory above 4 GB requires a 64-bit operating system. 3.3.2 Memory Mapping and Pre-allocation Figure 3-2 shows the system memory map. The RS780C North Bridge pre-allocates a portion of system memory for video use (refer to chapter 6). Pre-allocated memory is not available to the operating system. The amount of system memory reported by the OS will be the total amount installed less the pre-allocated amount. 3-4 www.hp.com Technical Reference Guide