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Samsung KMM5364003BSW
A three-device Samsung 4M × 36 FPM module with explicit parity width; the module datasheet specifies 5 V ±10%. This is a model-specific record, not a generic SIMM-family listing.
Exact module specifications
| Manufacturer / exact part number | Samsung KMM5364003BSW |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 16 MB (4M × 36 bits; 32 data plus four parity bits) |
| Generation / contact count | 72-pin SIMM, 72-pin single-inline-contact vintage generation |
| Memory mode and parity | Fast Page Mode (FPM) DRAM; 36-bit parity organization; not 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 | Two 4M × 16 DRAM devices plus one 4M × 4 Quad-CAS DRAM in TSOP packages; parity lanes make the total width 36 bits |
Host compatibility & handling
Requires a 72-pin 5 V SIMM host that supports the 16 MB density and accepts parity-width memory. Verify BIOS/chipset capacity decoding and whether parity checking is enabled; a matching connector alone is insufficient.
- 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 three-device Samsung 4M × 36 FPM module with explicit parity width; the module datasheet specifies 5 V ±10%. 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
- Samsung KMM5364003BSW module datasheet (device organization, FPM, 5 V ±10%)Primary model-specific source for the stated part family and organization; use the matching speed-grade datasheet/label for final identification.
- Internet Archive — Transcend 72-pin FPM SIMM manual (module generation and legacy-host reference)Independent HTTPS archival source for vintage module generation and context. Compatibility is host-specific and must be checked in the machine's service manual.
Archive references establish the vintage form-factor context; the module data sheet and host service manual govern electrical/timing compatibility.