DEC B3030-GV AS4100 1GB EDO MEMORY Board

Product Description

The DEC B3030-GV is a specialized memory board designed to expand the memory capacity of specific DEC computer systems. Identified by its part number B3030-GV and associated with the AS4100 designation, this board offers 1GB of Extended Data Out (EDO) RAM. EDO RAM was an advancement over earlier Fast Page Mode DRAM, allowing the CPU to access data more quickly by enabling the next memory access to begin before the previous one had completely finished. This 1GB capacity was substantial for systems that originally shipped with much less memory, significantly improving performance for multitasking and running more demanding applications of its era. The 'Memory Board' form factor suggests it might be a proprietary design for a particular DEC server or workstation, potentially integrating multiple memory chips onto a single board that plugs into a dedicated slot. Compatibility is key with EDO memory, as it was largely superseded by SDRAM and later technologies. Therefore, the DEC B3030-GV is intended for users maintaining or upgrading legacy DEC hardware that specifically supports EDO memory modules and this particular board configuration. Its presence indicates a focus on providing a significant memory boost for older, yet still functional, DEC computing environments.