1 GB RAM stick in G4 MDD

I'm currently on 1 GB RAM in my fw800. 2x512 MB, that is.
Can I install a 1 GB module in one slot, or is there a limitation at 512 per module?

Can I install a 1 GB module in one slot, or is there a limitation at 512 per module?
The FW800 is a little older than my dual-boot MDD. However, I'm quite sure the architecture is almost identical. That said, you can safely install 1GB modules in your machine.
Here's my setup:
DIMM0/J21:
Size: 256 MB
Type: DDR SDRAM
Speed: PC2600U-25330
Status: OK
DIMM1/J22:
Size: 1 GB
Type: DDR SDRAM
Speed: PC2600U-30330
Status: OK
DIMM2/J23:
Size: 512 MB
Type: DDR SDRAM
Speed: PC2600U-25330
Status: OK
DIMM3/J20:
Size: 256 MB
Type: DDR SDRAM
Speed: PC2600U-25330
Status: OK
The different timing of the 1 GB stick is due to the fact that it's a PC3200 module, which uses a slightly greater latency.

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