2006-09-19 04:32:19 · 3 answers · asked by pooya2753 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
A slot to hold the memory chips
2006-09-19 04:34:15 · answer #1 · answered by Just Bored!! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a slot on the Motherboard wherein you insert a Memory Module. A DIMM, or ' Dual In-Line Memory Module ' comprises a series of random access memory integrated circuits. These modules are mounted on a printed circuit board and designed for use in personal computers.
DIMMs began to replace SIMMs (single in-line memory modules) as the predominant type of memory module as Intel's Pentium processors began to control the market.
Most DIMMs are built using "x4" (by 4) memory chips or "x8" (by 8) memory chips. "x4" or "x8" refer to the data width of the DRAM chips in bits.A DIMM's capacity and timing parameters may be identified with SPD (Serial Presence Detect), an additional chip which contains information about the module type.
ECC DIMMs are those that have extra data-bits which can be used by the system memory controller to detect and correct errors
2006-09-19 11:35:07 · answer #2 · answered by ArnieSchivaSchangaran 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Direct Input Memory
look at whatis.com or techtarget.com
2006-09-19 11:41:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋