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Samsung KMM5322204AW
A specific Samsung 8 MB 2M × 32 FPM module; distinguish it from x36 parity variants and from later 168-pin DIMMs. This is a model-specific record, not a generic SIMM-family listing.
Exact module specifications
| Manufacturer / exact part number | Samsung KMM5322204AW |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 8 MB (2M × 32 bits) |
| Generation / contact count | 72-pin SIMM, 72-pin single-inline-contact vintage generation |
| Memory mode and parity | Fast Page Mode (FPM) DRAM; 32-bit non-parity organization; no ECC |
| Speed / access time | 60 ns row-access (tRAC) timing variant documented for this module family |
| Operating voltage | 5 V nominal (module-family datasheet specifies a single +5 V supply; ±10% where stated). |
| Chip organization | Four 1M × 16 DRAM devices provide the 2M × 32 organization |
Host compatibility & handling
For 486/early Pentium boards using 72-pin, 5 V SIMMs and supporting this module density; check the motherboard memory table for maximum SIMM capacity and bank population. Non-parity data width requires a compatible non-parity bank.
- 72-pin SIMMs have 32-bit data or 36-bit data-plus-parity organization; 30-pin SIMMs expose 8 or 9 bits. 30-pin and 72-pin modules are not interchangeable.
- Confirm the system’s documented voltage, supported memory density, parity policy, bank-width/population order, and access timing before installation; matching notches do not guarantee support.
- Handle by board edges, protect from ESD, and document the complete module/chip markings and the host used for testing.
Model-specific identification notes
A specific Samsung 8 MB 2M × 32 FPM module; distinguish it from x36 parity variants and from later 168-pin DIMMs. The module organization and exact SKU should be checked against the cited data-sheet/archive records and the physical label; speed suffixes are not interchangeable.
Sources & further reading
- Internet Archive / Bitsavers — Samsung KMM322204AW module datasheet scanArchived model-family specification; the C2W successor datasheet below documents matching x32 organization and electrical family.
- Samsung KMM5322204C2WG datasheet — PCB-revision successor referenceSamsung module-family datasheet covering the 2M × 32 FPM organization, timing and 5 V operation; confirm the original AW label and speed grade.
Archive references establish the vintage form-factor context; the module data sheet and host service manual govern electrical/timing compatibility.