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Memory Upgrade for Gigabyte Technology GA-8I945GME
Gigabyte Technology GA-8I945GME memory upgrade specification, GA-8I945GME maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on Gigabyte Technology GA-8I945GME upto a maximum of 2.0 GB
PC2-3200/4200/5300 DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs. Supports Dual Channel DDR2., with maximum 1GB per slot in 2 memory slots. The Gigabyte Technology GA-8I945GME takes the PC2-3200/4200/5300 DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs. Supports Dual Channel DDR2. Memory Type.
| Gigabyte Technology GA-8I945GME Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 0 MB (removable) | 2.0 GB PC2-3200/4200/5300 DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs. Supports Dual Channel DDR2. |
2 sockets | Intel Pentium 4 or Pentium D | 533/800/1066MHz FSB, Intel 945G + ICH7 Chipset, mATX Form Factor |
Gigabyte Technology GA-8I945GME 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-8I945GME has 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.
