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Memory Upgrade for Gigabyte Technology GA-VM800PMC
Gigabyte Technology GA-VM800PMC memory upgrade specification, GA-VM800PMC maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on Gigabyte Technology GA-VM800PMC upto a maximum of 2.0 GB
PC2100/2700/3200 DDR SDRAM DIMMs or PC2-3200/4200 DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs, with maximum per slot in 2 DDR or 2 DDR2 memory slots. The Gigabyte Technology GA-VM800PMC takes the PC2100/2700/3200 DDR SDRAM DIMMs or PC2-3200/4200 DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs Memory Type.
| Gigabyte Technology GA-VM800PMC Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 0 MB (removable) | 2.0 GB PC2100/2700/3200 DDR SDRAM DIMMs or PC2-3200/4200 DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs |
2 sockets DDR or 2 sockets DDR2 | Intel Pentium 4 or Intel Pentium D or Intel Core 2 Duo | 400/533/800MHz FSB, VIA P4M800 Pro + VIA 8237R Plus Chipset, micro ATX Form Factor |
Gigabyte Technology GA-VM800PMC 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-VM800PMC has 2 DDR or 2 DDR2 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.
