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No, unless you want more memory and have exceeded the amount that one slot is able to carry

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Q: Do both memory slots on a motherboard have to be used?
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A dimm slot on a computer motherboard is used to add extended memory or Ram ( random access memory ) all motherboards have a minimum and maximum amount of memory and memory speed which can be used.The more memory in a computer system the greater the performance especially for video rendering and other high end tasks. Computer motherboards have different types of dimm slots which use different types of memory and memory speeds. examples are Sd ram uses 168 pin motherboard dimm slots of memory speed 100mhz or 133 mhz Ddr ram uses 184 pin motherboard dimm slots of memory speeds of 266 mhz to 400mhz Ddr2 ram uses 240 pin motherboard dimm slots of memory speeds of 533 to 1200mhz Ddr 3 ram uses 240 pin motherboard dimm slots of memory speeds of 1333mhz upwards Each motherboard has a notch in the dimm slot so the wrong type of memory can not be installed in the wrong motherboard. Example ddr3 memory will not fit in a ddr2 memory motherboard.when upgrading memory persons should find the required memory type and memory speed from the motherboard manufacturer specifaciations data to ensure full compatibility. The faster the memory speed and the greater the memory amount the faster the computer system


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What is memory slots on the system board?

The 'system board' (motherboard, mainboard) is the relatively large, internal circuit board which connects all the parts of the computer: CPU, hard drive(s), CD/DVD, audio, video, modem and network cards and... memory. Memory chips come mounted on smaller circuit boards with a set of contacts along the bottom edge. These contacts are inserted into slots on the system board and there are clips at either end of the slot to hold the memory module (often known as a 'stick') in place. Depending on the motherboard, there will be 2-6 such slots, and they will be organized in pairs or triads. You will want to refer to the motherboard manual to determine what type of memory is required (there are dozens of types) and which slots should be used if you're not filling all of them. To find out what type of memory goes in your computer, www.oempcworld.com is a good reference and usually the least expensive place to purchase top quality memory modules. They have a search function on their web page which allows you to enter the make and model of your computer to find the correct memory type.


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Can you combine both SIMM and DIMM together on a motherboard which has both sloth?

According to every motherboard manual I have ever read, no you cannot. SIMM memory, now archaic and as far as I know unused on any board still functional today, used different voltages than DIMM memory.


What is the part that has motherboard memory etc called?

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What memory is stored on chips located on motherboard?

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