what exactly do you mean by it and what is its use
what does it contain
and what is the significance of jhaving 2 dimm connectors
2007-09-12 06:53:11 · 3 answers · asked by Rishabh 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
A dimm socket it where you plug in MEMORY DIMMS (RAM)
Having 2 means you can have 2 sticks of ram, so 2 x 1G sticks = 2GB
2007-09-12 06:56:43 · answer #1 · answered by stu_the_kilted_scot 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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.
The main difference between SIMMs and DIMMs is that SIMMs have a 32-bit data path, while DIMMs have a 64-bit data path. Since Intel's Pentium has (as do several other processors) a 64-bit bus width, it required SIMMs installed in matched pairs in order to use them. The processor would then access the two SIMMs simultaneously. DIMMs were introduced to eliminate this inefficiency. Another difference is that DIMMs have separate electrical contacts on each side of the module, while the contacts on SIMMs on both sides are redundant.
2007-09-12 13:57:27 · answer #2 · answered by keith j 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
DIMM is short for Dynamic Inline Memory Module.
Those are your memory sticks. There are two of them because they work in pairs to provide your RAM (Random Access Memory).
2007-09-12 13:56:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋