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Memory Upgrade for ASUS DSBF-D12/SAS
ASUS DSBF-D12/SAS memory upgrade specification, DSBF-D12/SAS maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on ASUS DSBF-D12/SAS upto a maximum of 48.0 GB
PC2-4200/5300 Fully Buffered ECC DDR2 SDRAM FBDIMMs. Supports Dual or Quad Channel DDR2., with maximum per slot in 12 (6 banks of 2) memory slots. The ASUS DSBF-D12/SAS takes the PC2-4200/5300 Fully Buffered ECC DDR2 SDRAM FBDIMMs. Supports Dual or Quad Channel DDR2. Memory Type.
| ASUS DSBF-D12/SAS Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 0 MB (removable) | 48.0 GB PC2-4200/5300 Fully Buffered ECC DDR2 SDRAM FBDIMMs. Supports Dual or Quad Channel DDR2. |
12 sockets (6 banks of 2) | Dual Intel Xeon 5000/5100 Dual Core / Intel Xeon 5300 Quad Core | 667/1066/1333MHz FSB, Intel 5000P MCH Chipset, SSI EEB Form Factor |
ASUS DSBF-D12/SAS Memory Upgrade options.
What are memory sockets or slots and how are these divided into bank?
Memory Sockets or Slots are the place where memory RAM modules are inserted in the motherboard. The ASUS DSBF-D12/SAS has 12 (6 banks of 2) memory expansion slots. A memory bank is a group of memory expansion sockets, a bank must be completely filled with memory modules of the same size and type in order for the system to recognize and address the memory. i.e. :
2 sockets (2 banks of 1) This indicates that there are 2 memory slots. These are divided into 2 banks, and each bank consists of one memory slot. So you can add memory one piece at a time for the system to use.
3 sockets (3 banks of 1) This indicates that there are 3 memory slots. These are divided into 3 banks, and each bank consists of one memory slot. So you can add memory one piece at a time for the system to use.
4 sockets (2 banks of 2) This indicates that there are 4 memory slots. These are divided into 2 banks, and each bank consists of two memory slots. So you must add memory two pieces at a time (they must be the same size and type of memory) in order for the system to benefit from the upgrade.
8 sockets (4 banks of 2) This indicates that there are 8 memory slots. These are divided into 4 banks, and each bank consists of two memory slots. So you must add memory two pieces at a time (they must be the same size and type of memory) in order for the system to benefit from the upgrade.
12 sockets (3 banks of 4) This indicates that there are 12 memory slots. These are divided into 3 banks, and each bank consists of four memory slots. So you must add memory four pieces at a time (and they must be the same size and type of memory) in order for the system to benefit from the upgrade.
