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Memory Upgrade for Gigabyte Technology GA-7A8DW
Gigabyte Technology GA-7A8DW memory upgrade specification, GA-7A8DW maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on Gigabyte Technology GA-7A8DW upto a maximum of 8.0 GB
PC2700/3200 Registered ECC DDR SDRAM DIMMs., with maximum 2GB per slot in 4 (2 banks of 2) memory slots. The Gigabyte Technology GA-7A8DW takes the PC2700/3200 Registered ECC DDR SDRAM DIMMs. Memory Type.
| Gigabyte Technology GA-7A8DW Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 0 MB (removable) | 8.0 GB PC2700/3200 Registered ECC DDR SDRAM DIMMs. |
4 sockets (2 banks of 2) | AMD Opteron | 800MHz FSB, AMD 8111 + 8131 + 8151 Chipset, EATX Form Factor. |
Gigabyte Technology GA-7A8DW 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 Gigabyte Technology GA-7A8DW has 4 (2 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.
