Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed which provide upgrade information for a client computer. Detection of a current hardware configuration of the client computer is facilitated by: 1) reading serial presence detect (SPD) data from the client computer; 2) reading motherboard parameters from the client computer such as a manufacturer ID and product ID of the motherboard; and/or 3) identifying the SPD write-protect status of the SPD chip on the client computer. Additionally or alternatively, detection of the current hardware configuration may be facilitated by: 4) reading other OS data such as system name and/or operating system version, and/or 5) performing tests to determine certain computer characteristics such as memory utilization and/or CPU speed. In most cases, the information gathered is cross-referenced with a proprietary database of product specifications, to confirm the current hardware configuration of the client computer within specified parameters.

Abstract: A memory bar for use in high density memory modules. A memory bar comprises a substrate that provides a mounting for at least two IC chips, such that the substrate and associated IC chips may be mounted, for example, on one side of a memory module.

Abstract: A memory bar for use in high density memory modules. A memory bar comprises a substrate that provides a mounting for at least two IC chips, such that the substrate and associated IC chips may be mounted, for example, on one side of a memory module.