RIMM

RIMM is not an acronym but a trademark of Rambus incorporated for the Direct RDRAM (Rambus Dynamic Random-Access Memory) modules. RIMM is computer memory that resembles DIMMs; however, it is 184-pin and is available with built-in ECC (error-correcting code) support and Non-ECC at speeds up to 800 MHz. RIMM modules are commonly used on the Intel Pentium 4 motherboards.

Unlike most other computer memory, computers that support RIMM require a continuous signal. If a memory socket is left empty, the computer will not work properly. Therefore, users must utilize C-RIMM (continuity RIMM) modules in any slots that do not have RIMM modules.

SO-RIMM is a 160-pin module and is Rambus memory used in laptop computers.

Backronym, C-RIMM, DRAM, Memory terms